
Letter with signed clipping, 4 x 1 inch - affixed to the integral blank leaf of a letter* (in English - concerning the signature) - 4,5 x 7 inch, (12.07.1846), signed in black ink, attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a picture, shows Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt in a full length pose in uniform (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with trimmed edges and scattered mild signs of wear to the letter - in fine to very fine condition. Very rare!
* Letter:
"The enclosed is Ibrahim Pasha`s first attempt
at writing - having received a request from the Queen to write his name in an album of her`s he acknowledged his inability to write and after some discussion he made the attempt and this was his first trial - the last is in the Queen`s possession and he declared he shall never write his name again. -"
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