Lot 39
Edward IV (King).- Kent, St. Laurence, Thanet.- Charter, grantors William Manston and others grant confirming a messuage and 2 acres of land to Edmund Graunt of the parish of St. Laurence, D.s. bearing the royal sign-manual of Edward IV in the form of the monogram "RE", manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 1431.
Hammer Price: £4,500
Description
Edward IV (King of England and Lord of Ireland, 1442-83).- Kent, St. Laurence, Thanet.- Charter, grantors William Manston, William Harlewyne, John Horne, Simon Lambyn, and Richard Bakar grant confirming a messuage and 2 acres of land to Edmund Graunt of the parish of St. Laurence and lands of the Abbey of St. Augustine, by the gift of Thomas Colver, D.s. bearing the royal sign-manual of Edward IV in the form of the monogram "RE", manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 10 lines, folds, slightly creased, remains of 5 wax seals of grantors, 105 x 290mm., 20th April 1431.
⁂ It is unclear why Edward IV should sign this document, as it is not a royal grant, the best explanation would be that the king was asked to confirm the grant and did so, by appending his initials to the document.
Description
Edward IV (King of England and Lord of Ireland, 1442-83).- Kent, St. Laurence, Thanet.- Charter, grantors William Manston, William Harlewyne, John Horne, Simon Lambyn, and Richard Bakar grant confirming a messuage and 2 acres of land to Edmund Graunt of the parish of St. Laurence and lands of the Abbey of St. Augustine, by the gift of Thomas Colver, D.s. bearing the royal sign-manual of Edward IV in the form of the monogram "RE", manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 10 lines, folds, slightly creased, remains of 5 wax seals of grantors, 105 x 290mm., 20th April 1431.
⁂ It is unclear why Edward IV should sign this document, as it is not a royal grant, the best explanation would be that the king was asked to confirm the grant and did so, by appending his initials to the document.
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