Victoria. (1819-1901) Queen of England, 1837-1901.
Partially Printed Document Signed as Queen of England. One page, accomplished in manuscript, Elephant Folio on vellum, London, England, September 13, 1888. Consular appointment with a lengthy manuscript qualification:
"...The President of the United States of America has by a Commission bearing date the tenth date of May last constituted Mr. George F. Hollis to be Consul at Cape Town and for such other parts as shall be nearer thereto than to the residence of any other Consul or Vice Consul of the United States And we having thereupon approved of the said George F. Hollis as Consul for the said United States according to th Commission before mentioned, Our will and pleasure are...that you do receive, countenance, and as there may be occasion, favorably assist him...in the exercise of his office."
Boldly signed "Victoria," above; countersigned by the Marquis of Salisbury below the text. With a white wafer seal intact at upper left. Creamy age-toning throughout, otherwise fine. Framed with a color reproduction of the long-lasting monarch to an overall size of 32 x 23".
Estimated Value $450-UP.
From the Gerald Burg collection.
