Sold for:
$237
$237
Davy, Humphrey (1778-1829), Autograph signed envelope with free frank, July 27, 1823, with Ballyshannon line cancellation, addressed to John Wilson Croker, Secretary to the Admiralty, (edges ragged, separations along central fold, not affecting text, minor spotting). Note: While President of the Royal Society in 1823, he and Croker founded the Athenaeum Club and they became two of the original trustees.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-15