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Signed Russian Ruble Banknote

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A curious piece of history from Russia's stormy political past — a beautiful 25 Ruble banknote, dating from Tsarist Russia...

 


Signed Rasputin Sketch with Cross

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One of the more curious items we've come across in many years is this Signed Pencil Sketch of Grigori Rasputin,...

 


Royal Signature with Mourning Ribbon

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Beautiful crisp, florid signature by Queen Victoria likely cut from an official document, on off-white card approximately 3" x 2",...

 


Signature with Royal Seal

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Light, typically florid signature by Queen Victoria with cipher, likely taken from a royal commission. On light tawny parchment, affixed...

 


Bold Signature Framed

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VICTORIA (Alexandrina Victoria, 1819-1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 20, 1837, and...

 


Signature on Card with Windsor Crest

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Mounted Autograph "Leopold" boldly written in fountain pen, above which is affixed the crown crest of Windsor Castle. Signature approximately...

 


Princess Anne Official Royal Portrait Signed

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Regal vintage large format, full colour matte-finish 12" x 14.5" photograph portrait of HRH Anne, Princess Royal, wearing her uniform...

 


Benjamin Disraeli Signature Cut

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Cut signature of former British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, on 1" x 4" affixed to heavy paper. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st...

 


Autograph Letter Signed

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Scarce Autograph Letter Signed by Baron James de Rothschild, patriarch of the French branch of the prominent Rothschild dynasty and...

 


Signed Mourning Card Initialed by Victoria

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Scarce mourning card marking the death of Prince Leopold in 1884, featuring the ink signature "Prince Leopold" bordered in black,...