Lot Essay
Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) was an English poet and patron. None of his work was published in his lifetime.
John Milton (1608-74) was also an English poet
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-98) one of England's greatest statesmen. He was created Baron Burghley in 1571 and lord high treasurer in 1572, an office he held until his death
John Milton (1608-74) was also an English poet
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-98) one of England's greatest statesmen. He was created Baron Burghley in 1571 and lord high treasurer in 1572, an office he held until his death