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The Only British Prime Minister of Jewish Birth
DISRAELI, Benjamin (1804-1881). British Prime Minister, served two terms (1868 & 1874-1880). Novelist, favorite of Queen Victoria. He established a strong foreign policy, consolidated the Empire and instituted many social reforms. Purchased for the British Government the Khedive’s interest in the Suez Canal. Autograph letter signed on the imprinted stationery of the House of Lords. To Cecil Raikes. Disraeli writes in part: “I think your friend...may make his mind easy, at least for the moment...” A very nice example signed with his famous monogram “BD” signature. Together with the original envelope hand addressed by Disraeli and signed the same as he did in the letter..................................$675.00
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