King George IV and King William IV (2) Signatures Two royal signatures of king brothers George IV and William IV: Bold ink signature as prince regent, "George PR,” on an off-white 9.25 x 2.5 sheet clipped from a document, the upper portion of which reads: "In the name and on the Behalf of His Majesty." Pencil notation below dates the signature to February 19, 1811. Large ink signature, “William R.,” on an off-white 8 x 3 sheet clipped from a partly printed document regarding the borough of Windsor. In overall fine condition, with toning to the top edge of the George slip.

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