[BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS - PRE-20th CENTURY]. A group of approximately 10 works, including:

1) WALPOLE, Robert. Clipped signature ("R Walpole").

2) WELLESLEY, Arthur, Duke of Wellington. Autograph letter signed ("Wellington"), to an unidentified recipient. [London], February 1846. 1 page, on a bifolium, docketed. With a free franked envelope initialed. Written during his position as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.

3) GLADSTONE, William E. Autograph letter signed ("W Gladstone") to [Messr. Johnson Langdon]. Carlton Gardens, 26 July 1850. 3 pages on 2 leaves, one docketed verso. Regarding letters of administration for Charles Uppington and concluding recent transactions.

4) DISRAELI, Benjamin. Autograph letter signed ("Disraeli") to an unidentified recipient. Grosvenor Gate, London, 2 June 1850. 3 pages, on a bifolium. Regarding the preparation of a power of attorney.

5) RUSSELL, John. Autograph letter signed ("Russell"), as Foreign Secretary. N.p., 17 December 1860. 1 page, window-mounted. Regarding the Queen's appointment of Mr Jonson as Consul.

And others. Together, approximately 10 works, primarily autograph letters signed, various dates, mostly 1800s, various sizes. Condition varies but is generally very good (a few sheets with some toning, creasing, and soiling, a few with chipping to edges).

This lot is located in Chicago.