cover 1645 (21 Feb.) Civil War entire letter from John Ashe (a Parliamentarian) to John Smith (thought to be a Royalist), addressed locally in London from "Ffanchurch Street" to "the ffalcon on the banks syde these present"; a fine and clean item and most unusual. The lot is accompanied by some interesting notes on the writer and recipient. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1302

1302

cover 1645 (21 Feb.) Civil War entire letter from John Ashe (a Parliamentarian) to John Smith (thought to be a Royalist), addressed locally in London from "Ffanchurch Street" to "the ffalcon on the banks syde these present"; a fine and clean item and most unusual. The lot is accompanied by some interesting notes on the writer and recipient. Photo

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cover 1645 (21 Feb.) Civil War entire letter from John Ashe (a Parliamentarian) to John Smith (thought to be a Royalist), addressed locally in London from "Ffanchurch Street" to "the ffalcon on the banks syde these present"; a fine and clean item and most unusual. The lot is accompanied by some interesting notes on the writer and recipient. Photo