Lot 29
CECIL, Robert, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612). Manuscript copy of two dispatches by Sir Robert Cecil giving account of his embassy to King Henry IV of France, 23 March 1597 & 27 March 1598. [ca 17th century]. Together 17 pages (302 x 203 mm) on 5 bifolia. Marginal chipping affecting a few letters, creased, some minor soiling.
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
CECIL, Robert, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612). Manuscript copy of two dispatches by Sir Robert Cecil giving account of his embassy to King Henry IV of France, 23 March 1597 & 27 March 1598. [ca 17th century]. Together 17 pages (302 x 203 mm) on 5 bifolia. Marginal chipping affecting a few letters, creased, some minor soiling.

Early copies of Robert Cecil's two dispatches relating the events and progress of his important mission to the King of France, undertaken to dissuade the latter from entering into an alliance with King Philip II of Spain, who sought friends in his long conflict with England. Sir Robert Cecil had recently been appointed secretary of state after years of de facto service in the office. The officials of his embassy included his brother-in-law, Lord Brooke, the Earl of Southampton, Sir Walter Raleigh, and others. 

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