Rare Enthroned initial letter portrait of Elizabeth I
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Heading: (Elizabeth I)
Author:
Title: Enthroned initial letter portrait of Elizabeth
Place Published: Westminster
Publisher:
Date Published: 20th July [1576]
Description:
Author:
Title: Enthroned initial letter portrait of Elizabeth
Place Published: Westminster
Publisher:
Date Published: 20th July [1576]
Description:
Single sheet. (Folio) 22x29" written in ink; portrait approx. 5x3" in ink and wash within the interlacing strapwork initial "E"; matted and framed with a portrait of the Queen.
A fine and rare example of a contemporary letter portrait of Elizabeth I, at the age of 42. The document grants the Manor of Northaw and other lands in Hertfordshire to Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, in exchange for the Manor of Rosedale Priory transferred to the Crown.
Condition
The seal is lacking, remains of the laces present; some staining along the top margin, small dot in the center of the Queen’s forehead.
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Rare Enthroned initial letter portrait of Elizabeth I
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