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Arthur Wellesley, 1ST Duke of Wellington
WELLESLEY, Arthur (1769-1852) 1st Duke of Wellington. On August 26, 1809 he was elevated to Viscount Wellington. He was twice British Prime Minister. Field Marshal in the Napoleonic Wars. He helped defeat Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo. Commander-in-Chief of the British Army until his death. Wonderful free franking front of an envelope with an excellent early signature “Wellesley.” Many of his franking signatures are as Wellington. Very fine condition...............$275.00
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