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1831William IV Signed Commission
William IV King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
& Ireland 1830-37. A one page, oblong folio document
signedWilliam R” at the head. 10th May 1830 (the
first year of his reign) at Windsor. The partially printed
document is a military commission appointing Simpson
Nelson Burriss to be a Second Lieutenant in the Ceylon
Rifles. With blind embossed paper seal.”
9 x 13in. (22.86 x 33.02cm)
Estimate €100-€150 £70-£110
84
1836 Sir Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Welling-
ton, signed ‘Freepost’ envelope.
An envelope hand signed by the soldier and statesman,
born in Dublin. As a Member of Parliament, Wellington
was allowed to use “Freepost, to avail of the service he
was required to hand sign the front, as with this exam-
ple. Framed with an engraving of Wellington.”
14 x 10in. (35.56 x 25.40cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220
85
1836 Maps of the Estate of Conolly Gage Esq. in
the County of Londonderry
A folio of 15 hand coloured estate maps. Quarter calf
bound in marbled boards. Red gilt morocco label, worn.
Large 4to. The estates surrounding Drenagh House, near
Limavady were owned by the McCausland family since
the 16th century.
21_ x 29_in. (54.61 x 74.93cm)
Estimate €400-€500 £290-£370
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1838-1958 Clondalkin Paper Mills.
A collection of 28 Documents and Records Relating to
Lands at Clondalkin, Co. Dublin including lease agree-
ments, conveyances etc.
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150