Royalty
THE CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF AYACUCHO
HAAKON VII
(1872-1957, from 1905 King of Norway)
Finely penned document signed, in French with translation,
to the President of Peru, (Augusto Bernardino Leguía, 1864-1932, President 1908-1912 & 1919-1930), naming Jacob Christian Dahm as his special Minister Plenipotentiary to attend the centenary celebrations of the Battle of Ayacucho, and inviting the President to place entire trust in what Herr Dahm will convey to You on My behalf... above all... the sincere wishes that I form on such an auspicious occasion, signed also by Lars Oftedel, Minister of Social Affairs, 1924-1926, 2 sides 13¼ x 8½ and conjugate blank, Royal Palace, Kristiania (Oslo), 20th September
Item Date: 1924
£325
✓ Available
Background
In 1824 General Sucré defeated at Ayacucho the Spanish Viceroy La Serna, who had retreated inland after the declaration of independence at Lima on 1821. The viceroy and his officers were taken prisoner and Spanish dominion in Peru was at an end.
two neat filing holes in blank margin
Stock No. 52376
Guaranteed Authentic
Worldwide Shipping
ABA / ILAB Member
Returns Policy