Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
(800) 937-3880
SELL

Lot #260
Duke of Wellington

"The Duke cannot undertake to patronize inventions as well as everything else that requires money"

This lot has closed

Estimate: $200+
Sell a Similar Item?
Share:  

Description

"The Duke cannot undertake to patronize inventions as well as everything else that requires money"

British soldier and statesman (1769-1852) born Arthur Wesley who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo; he went on to twice serve as Prime Minister of the UK. Third-person ALS, one page both sides (only front side visible), 4.5 x 6.75, no date. In full: "The Duke of Wellington presents his Compliments to Mr. Maccarthy and has received his letter. The Duke cannot undertake to patronize inventions as well as everything else that requires money. There is nobody who thinks he can find the means of laying out a shilling to his own advantage who does not apply to him. No individual can find means to supply such demands." Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 19 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #495 - Ended March 15, 2017





This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for $50.00

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.