Lot Essay
James (1798-1867) was sone of John MacArthur, founder of the Australian wool industry.
Details
GOVERNOR SIR RALPH DARLING (1775-1858)
A handwritten land grant, signed, dated 19th October 1831, to James MacArthur "four thousand acres of land situate in the County of Argyle..." witnessed by Henry Dumaresq and C.H. Darling and also signed by Alexander Macleay as Colonial Secretary, manuscript on vellum, fragmentary wax seal, faded, 37 x 53 cm. (14½ x 20¾ in.)
A handwritten land grant, signed, dated 19th October 1831, to James MacArthur "four thousand acres of land situate in the County of Argyle..." witnessed by Henry Dumaresq and C.H. Darling and also signed by Alexander Macleay as Colonial Secretary, manuscript on vellum, fragmentary wax seal, faded, 37 x 53 cm. (14½ x 20¾ in.)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.