Vintage 2003 Christie's London Catalog: Spiro History Collection

Immerse yourself in centuries of royal, military, and political history with this highly collectible vintage Christie's London auction catalog from December 3, 2003. This beautifully illustrated volume features Part 1 of The Spiro Family Collection, widely celebrated as one of the finest privately assembled archives of English historical documents and letters. 

The front cover displays a full-color reproduction of the iconic anonymous coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (circa 1600), currently housed in the National Portrait Gallery. Inside, you will find insightful introductions alongside detailed lot descriptions, historical backgrounds, and pre-auction pricing estimates. 

• Royal Manuscripts: Rare documents from Richard I (Richard the Lionheart), Queen Elizabeth I, and Mary, Queen of Scots.
• Military Correspondence: Fascinating historic papers featuring Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson and Emma, Lady Hamilton.
• Historical Eras: Important political decrees and genealogy papers spanning nearly 1,000 years of English history.

Christie's London Auction Catalog offers 117 pages of The Spiro Family Collection, with an Introduction by Brigitte Spiro. This well illustrated auction catalog covers English Historical Documents and Letters, from Richard I to Queen Elizabeth, Scotland and the Stuarts, the House of Hanover, Horatio Nelson and Lady Hamilton, and the Kings of Spain, all wonderfully illustrated.

Get lost in history and indulge in the privilege to explore the Spiro Family Collection. With a rich variety of English Historical Documents and Letters dating back to the era of Richard I and Queen Elizabeth, you'll be immersed in the power and prestige of the House of Hanover and the stories of figures like Horatio Nelson and Lady Hamilton.