Description: King of England and Ireland HENRY VIII (1491-1547), exceedingly scarce royal finance document signed (at upper left, 'Henry R'), from Eltham Palace, 12 May 1514. Henry signs this document at a pivotal time in his life less than a year after his military success at the Battle of the Spurs and two months before his Peace Treaty with France. Additionally, Henry expierenced frustration with his wife Catherine of Aragon who would go on to have a 4th failed pregnancy later the same year. Henry attempts a transfer of money 'for the Exspences of oure houshold' away from parliamentary scrutiny. Letters patent addressed to the treasurer and chamberlains of the exchequer, concerning a sum of £3,359 9d owed to the King by the cofferer of the royal household, John Shurley, for the year from 1 October 1511, which Shurley has delivered in cash to John Heron, treasurer of the chamber. Henry commands that 'at the receipt of oure said Eschequier in oure boke called the Pele ye doo to be entred & levied oon tayll [i.e. one tally] or taylls conteignyng the said som[m]e'.CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest HENRY VIII autographs available on the market. Included is the original letter of authenticity issued by PSA. This is one of the few documents signed by Henry to have ever passed PSA's discerning eye.1514 was a pivotal time in the early years of the 22-year old monarch, coming after the military successes of 1513 against France and Scotland, and at the beginning of the rise of Thomas Wolsey, who was made Bishop of Lincoln in February 1514 and Archbishop of York in September the same year. This document originates from the collection of the esteemed UK historian Charles John Palmer (1805-1888). Similar Henry VIII documents have fetched sums of nearly $70k. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to own an authentic HENRY VIII document at a fraction of the cost. Custom framed and archivally matted in the SIGNATURIST-INK Gallery style to handsome 13"x26" gold-colored wood frame. Exquisite PH-neutral Royal red suede mat with weathered antique gold filet, descriptive plaque, and portrait of the King. Framed with acid-free backer together under 98% UV-BLOCKING non-glare museum-grade acrylic pane. The highest quality materials to insure your treasured document never fades or becomes discolored. Condition is as shown. In English, on vellum, 14 lines, full document measures 16.5" x 8.5", docketed on verso, mounted to paper [hidden behind matting].Sold as is, as shown.
Price: 65000 USD
Location: Wayne, New Jersey
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Industry: Historical
Signed by: HENRY VIII of England
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports (PSA/DNA)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
