frank to John Browning
Author:
John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp [later 3rd Earl Spencer]
Publication details:
envelope with two postmarks and seal in red wax, 16mo, 26 October 1836, Leamington
£35.00
SKU: 2478
English Whig statesman, relation of Princess Diana and of Prince William. The envelope is in very frail condition, torn, frayed and discoloured, with some loss. Addressed 'Leamington Oct twenty six | 1834 | John Browning Esq | Viscount Althorp | Downing Street | London | Althorp'. The postmark on the front is in red ink, with a crown topping a circle containing 'FREE | 27OC27 | 1834'; the postmark on the reverse is in black ink, with 'LEAMINGTON' in a circle containing 'OC26 | 1834'. Red wax seal bearing Althorp crest on reverse.