King  George III

KING GEORGE III reigned from 1760-1820. After becoming
permanently deranged in 1811, his son (later George IV) acted as
Regent. At the time he signed this document in 1806, his eyesight
had already begun to fail him. In 1820, blind, deaf and insane, King
George III died.

GEORGE CANNING (1770-1821) Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1827. British statesman known for his liberal policies as foreign secretary (1807–09, 1822–27) .

Manuscript Document signed “George R.” Dated July 1807, bound with string and strong royal seal affixed. Signed also by George Canning as the King’s foreign secretary.

17 pp. Warrant for affixing the Great seal to the Ratification of a convention between the King of Great Britain and King of Sweden:

“Our will and pleasure is that you forthwith cause our Great Seal of Britain to be affixed to two Instruments bearing date with these present…containing our Ratifications of a convention of a Separate Article – thereunto annexed, both concluded at London the 17th day of June last, between Plenipotentiaries of Us and our Good Brother the King of Sweden; and for doing so this shall be your Warrant. Given at Our Court at St. James…”

12 pp. is in French, untranslated, referring to the Military and “detachments and mixing the troops of both Nations.” A portion penned in what appears to be Latin. Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden(1792–1809)was King of Sweden at this time. His reign was marked by his hatred for Napoleon I. His tactless diplomacy and the loss of Swedish possessions to France and Russia led to his dethronement. 7¾” x 12”. Attractive, rare and in Very Fine condition. $1,000 - up