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THB[Correspondence] British Politicians, Dignitaries, Authors, in Two Albums
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 12, 2025
Featuring a diverse collection of silver, fine art, furniture, decorative art, and rugs. Compelling fine art includes works by Allan Ramsay, Camille Pissarro, Dutch and Italian Old Master paintings. Silver highlights are an American Sterling Hot Water Kettle and a pair of George III Silver Dish Crosses with marks for Robert Hennell. Decorative Arts will be showcasing two large lots of Baccarat Crystal sets and a 40 Piece Rosenthal Versace Red Medusa Porcelain Table Service. A 16th/17th Century Augsburg Baroque Marquetry Table Cabinet will be featured among many other staple furniture pieces. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
19th century, albums with numerous signatures, notes, or inscriptions of political and military leaders, Royals, and Victorian novelists, to include: King George IV, King William IV, Ernest I of Hanover, Prince William Frederick, Henry Brougham Esq., Lord John Russell, William Pitt, Lord Palmerston, William Gaskell, Mrs. (Elizabeth) Gaskell, Miss Anne Thackeray (Ritchie), George Jacob Holyoake, Helen Mathers (Ellen Buckingham Mathews), Sir Frederick Leighton P.R.A., Lord Alfred Tennyson, Charles Kingsley, John Hollingshead, Bishop John Sheepshanks, Mary Russell Milford, Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd, Sir Thomas Wilde, Sir Robert Peel, Lord Raglan, Lord Monteagle, Marquess Camden, Sir Robert Harry Inglis, others; accompanied by loose envelopes and related matter; larger album 12 x 9-1/4 x 2 in.
Provenance: Collection of George L. Scherger
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Collection of George L. Scherger
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- Condition
albums with separation from boards, deterioration of leather, most correspondence pasted down or otherwise tipped in or mounted, could benefit from conservation to binding; Pitt document with damage and attempted repair Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
