Official Royal Correspondence Signed by Sir Henry Ponsonby
This exceptional original letter, dated 1 November 1876, is an official piece of Buckingham Palace correspondence issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. Written on palace stationery and signed by Sir Henry Ponsonby, the Queen’s Private Secretary, the letter conveys Her Majesty’s formal response to a request submitted by Benjamin Disraeli, then Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Acting on the Queen’s instructions, Ponsonby expresses Queen Victoria’s regret that the request cannot be granted, noting that Her Majesty never provides autographs. The document offers a rare and tangible insight into the inner workings of Victorian royal protocol and the formal relationship between the Crown and the Prime Minister at a pivotal moment in British history.
The letter is entirely handwritten in period ink, clearly dated, and bears the unmistakable authority of Buckingham Palace administration. Its restrained language, elegant script, and institutional tone reflect the rigid formality of royal communications in the late 19th century.
Collector Appeal
Original Buckingham Palace letters from the Victorian era, especially those involving Queen Victoria, her Private Secretary, and Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, are increasingly scarce. This document stands out for its clarity of authorship, precise date, and historical context, making it highly desirable to collectors of royal memorabilia, British political history, and museum-quality manuscripts.
Equally compelling to seasoned collectors and first-time buyers, this letter offers a direct connection to the British monarchy at the height of its imperial power, an authentic artifact that once passed through the highest levels of government and royal authority.
Professional third-party authentication in progress. Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the sale. This price is before COA, after COA price will be raise.
Unframed for collector.
Official Royal Correspondence Signed by Sir Henry Ponsonby
This exceptional original letter, dated 1 November 1876, is an official piece of Buckingham Palace correspondence issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. Written on palace stationery and signed by Sir Henry Ponsonby, the Queen’s Private Secretary, the letter conveys Her Majesty’s formal response to a request submitted by Benjamin Disraeli, then Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Acting on the Queen’s instructions, Ponsonby expresses Queen Victoria’s regret that the request cannot be granted, noting that Her Majesty never provides autographs. The document offers a rare and tangible insight into the inner workings of Victorian royal protocol and the formal relationship between the Crown and the Prime Minister at a pivotal moment in British history.
The letter is entirely handwritten in period ink, clearly dated, and bears the unmistakable authority of Buckingham Palace administration. Its restrained language, elegant script, and institutional tone reflect the rigid formality of royal communications in the late 19th century.
Collector Appeal
Original Buckingham Palace letters from the Victorian era, especially those involving Queen Victoria, her Private Secretary, and Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, are increasingly scarce. This document stands out for its clarity of authorship, precise date, and historical context, making it highly desirable to collectors of royal memorabilia, British political history, and museum-quality manuscripts.
Equally compelling to seasoned collectors and first-time buyers, this letter offers a direct connection to the British monarchy at the height of its imperial power, an authentic artifact that once passed through the highest levels of government and royal authority.
Professional third-party authentication in progress. Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the sale. This price is before COA, after COA price will be raise.
Unframed for collector.
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