Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to “the American Minister” to dinner “on Sunday next.” Written on behalf of Lionel de Rothschild (1808-79) and his wife Charlotte (1819-84) from their London home, 148 Piccadilly.

Auction 93 | Thursday, May 06th, 2021 at 1:00pm

K2 Judaica Sale: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts

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(ANGLO-AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to “the American Minister” to dinner “on Sunday next.” Written on behalf of Lionel de Rothschild (1808-79) and his wife Charlotte (1819-84) from their London home, 148 Piccadilly.

This invitation was extended to US Ambassador (and later President) <<James Buchanan>>, along with his niece and professional companion, <<Miss Harriet Lane. >> One page with integral blank. Small tear upper right corner. 8vo.

(London): c. (1854)

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $350

US President Franklin Pierce appointed James Buchanan American Minister to Great Britain. Beginning in 1854, Harriet Lane accompanied her uncle to London. When Buchanan, a life-long bachelor, returned to the US, he was elected President and Harriet joined him in the White House. See https://historyswomen.com/1st-women/harriet-lane/.