Political
CANNING
(George, 1770-1827, Prime Minister)
Fine Large Signature on the lowest portion of a Passport
as Foreign Secretary, 1822-1827, bearing also his coat-of-arms complete with mantle, crest and motto, finely engraved by Halfhide & Co, 4 x 4½, the fragment 5½ x 10¼, London, 11th October
Item Date: 1825
Background
The imprint under the coat-of-arms continues in minute letters Engravers to His Majesty & their R.H. the Dukes of York, Cumberland, & Sussex, Coventry St. London.
two short closed tears in blank right margin
Stock No. 56553