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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1192

George IV: Caroline of Brunswick. Daughter of the duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, married to George Prince of Wales in 1795. Moved to Italy in 1814 after the couple´s separation. Returned to Great Britain upon George´s ascendency to the throne in 1820 as Queen Consort, even as George sought to divorce her. Barred by George IV from the coronation in July 1821, Caroline fell ill and died three weeks later. Autograph Letter Signed "C Q". One-page on folded over foolscap, Turin, the first of May, 1820. Caroline talks of a rheumatic ailment which has kept her in bed for five days and of her travel plans. "Caroline" penciled in later below, minor dog-ear bottom, Very Good-Fine. Accompanied by b&w of painting of Caroline. [2]

Estimate
$400 to $600