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England's King George III's Death
January 30, 1820, Death of King George III, Printed in "The London Gazette EXTRAORDINARY," Printed by Robert George Clarke, England, Very Fine.
Number 17558, the front page of this 11.25" x 7.25" periodical has been framed to an overall size of 12.75" x 8.75", and features an official announcement of the passing of George III of England, bounded by thick black bands. The article reads, "Whitehall January 30, 1820. A letter and enclosure, of which the follow are copies, have been this morning received from His Royal Highness the Duke of York by the Lord Viscount Sidmouth, one of His late Majesty's Principle Secretaries of State."
The printed letter reads, "Windsor, January 29, 1820. My Lord, It becomes my painful duty to acquaint your lordship, that it has pleased Almighty God to take unto himself the King, my Beloved Father, and Our Most Gracious and Excellent Sovereign.- He expired at thirty-five past eight o'clock P.M. I inclose the Certificate of all the Physicians in attendance at this melancholy period. I am, My Lord, ever Your's most sincerely, FREDERICK (Signed) The Right Honourable Viscount, Sidmouth."
The printed enclosure reads, "Windsor-Castle, January 29, 1820. It has pleased the Almighty to release His Majesty from all further suffering. His Majesty expired, without pain, at thirty-five minutes past eight o'clock this evening. (Signed) HENRY HALFORD, M. BAILLIE, W. HEBERDEN, ROBT. WILLIS, DAVID DUNDAS, For His Royal Highness The Duke Of York."
Excellent woodcut at the top of the page, with a coat of arms. The clipping in black ink is quite bold with minor signs of general wear and rubbing.
England's King George III's Death
January 30, 1820, Death of King George III, Printed in "The London Gazette EXTRAORDINARY," Printed by Robert George Clarke, England, Very Fine.
Number 17558, the front page of this 11.25" x 7.25" periodical has been framed to an overall size of 12.75" x 8.75", and features an official announcement of the passing of George III of England, bounded by thick black bands. The article reads, "Whitehall January 30, 1820. A letter and enclosure, of which the follow are copies, have been this morning received from His Royal Highness the Duke of York by the Lord Viscount Sidmouth, one of His late Majesty's Principle Secretaries of State."
The printed letter reads, "Windsor, January 29, 1820. My Lord, It becomes my painful duty to acquaint your lordship, that it has pleased Almighty God to take unto himself the King, my Beloved Father, and Our Most Gracious and Excellent Sovereign.- He expired at thirty-five past eight o'clock P.M. I inclose the Certificate of all the Physicians in attendance at this melancholy period. I am, My Lord, ever Your's most sincerely, FREDERICK (Signed) The Right Honourable Viscount, Sidmouth."
The printed enclosure reads, "Windsor-Castle, January 29, 1820. It has pleased the Almighty to release His Majesty from all further suffering. His Majesty expired, without pain, at thirty-five minutes past eight o'clock this evening. (Signed) HENRY HALFORD, M. BAILLIE, W. HEBERDEN, ROBT. WILLIS, DAVID DUNDAS, For His Royal Highness The Duke Of York."
Excellent woodcut at the top of the page, with a coat of arms. The clipping in black ink is quite bold with minor signs of general wear and rubbing.
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9:00 AM PT - Feb 17th, 2008
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