Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Leaf on Vellum, 15th Century c.1400–1499
Verso: Text in Latin written in an assured Gothic bookhand on vellum in brown ink. Ruled in red and rubrics in red. One two-line illuminated initial ‘C’ in raised and burnished gold on a ground of blue and pink outlined in black and with white penwork.
1731 Illuminated Letters Patent King George II Earl Effingham Great Seal Vellum
This is the original Letters Patent issued by King George II on 8 December 1731, creating Francis Howard, Baron Howard of Effingham, as the first Earl of Effingham. 1731 Letters Patent of George II Creating the Earldom of Effingham — Original Engrossed Vellum with Pendant Great Seal.