A fascinating original archive of Victorian and Edwardian probate, estate and Inland Revenue documents dating from approximately 1851–1916.

This collection includes:

* Inland Revenue “Residuary Account” forms

* Legacy Duty Department correspondence

* Handwritten solicitor and executor letters

* Estate administration paperwork

* Legal and financial correspondence relating to inheritance and settlement matters

Named references include:

* Thomas Allan of Alnwick, Northumberland

* Durham Consistory Court

* Emma Parker

* Bournemouth and Somerset House, London

The archive spans several decades and contains attractive handwritten script, official printed forms and legal correspondence connected to probate and inheritance duty matters.

An excellent research resource for:

* genealogy and family history

* Northumberland local history

* legal history collectors

* antique ephemera collectors

* display or film/prop use

Condition:

Original antique condition with folds, creasing, age toning, handling wear and minor marks consistent with age and storage. Please study photographs carefully.

Weights not included