KING GEORGE III
BOLD SIGNATURE OF THE “MAD” KING — IN THE 50TH YEAR OF HIS REIGN – 1810
GEORGE III. (1738-1820). King of England, he reigned: (1760-1820); In 1811 it was acknowledged that he was violently insane with the doctors continuing to hope for recovery, but Parliament enacted the Regency Act whereby the Prince of Wales (the future George IV) essentially ruled. Interesting fragment of a Manuscript Document Signed, “George R”, as King. One page, oblong small quarto. [approx 7 x 10 inches]. From the portion that exists, George orders release of a payment of 500,000 Pounds be made to his ”Paymaster General of our Guards, Garrison and Land Forces”. “Given at our Court at St. James this 27th day of March, 1810 in the 50th year of Our Reign”. Countersigned by 3 cabinet ministers. A really attractive piece, with content, that places it far above just a ‘clipped’ signature.
$495.00
