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Edward VI

 

 

EDWARD VI -- Royalty & Aristocracy

A magnificent letter to the dean and chapter of Exeter, forwarding a grant by the Bishop of Exeter to Sir William Paget and asking him to confirm it under the cathedral chapter's seal and to return it by the same messenger. The document is dated at Westminster 10th February 1548 and is countersigned by Lord Protector Somerset. The grant by Bishop John Veysey concerns the acquisition of his house in London by Sir William Paget, one of Edward's governors during his minority and a close ally of Somerset. The letter is mentioned in the King's confirmation of 19th July 1548 of the Grant of Exeter Place to Paget ('Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edward VI, 1547-1548, page. 295'). The document is in very fine condition. There is some expected paper loss to the right which has been professionally repaired and did not affect the writing. Letters by Edward VI are very scarce ( the King ruled the country only from 1547 until 1553). This example is presented in a fine buckram box with leather label, gilt to the lid, accompanied by a full transcription.

£37,500.00