2202 - Autograph Collection

Autograph Collection containing 23 items such as letters, cards, envelopes, index cards, etc. With many original signatures. Approx. early 18th century to late 19th century. Mostly in document sleeves. Focus on the politics and culture of the aforementioned period. ╔Includes: An envelope from Duke August╗ addressed to Hans Heinrich, Baron von Maltzan (1640–1706), bearing a seal. ╔Invitation from Otto Devrient╗ (1838–1894) to a theater critic at the Stadttheater in Frankfurt am Main. ╔Card from the Grand Duke of Baden╗ to Prince Karl of Prussia. ╔Letters from Wilhelm Jordan╗ (1819–1904) to Dr. Adolf Glaser and Prof. Schilking. Others include: Francesco Tognetti, Roderich Benedix, Gustav Volkmar, Niccolo Gabrielli, Abbé Louis Kieffer, Julius von Wickede. ╔Enclosed: Declaration by the King╗ ordering the change of dies for the minting of coins... Issued at La Muette on May 23, 1774 (Coinage Edict of Louis XVI). (Paris), Imprimerie de Levrault (1774). With 2 woodcut illustrations of coins. 2 unnumbered loose leaves. D