FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE * PSA/DNA * AUTOGRAPH Envelope SIGNED * To Red Cross Member
Guaranteed Authentic
Legendary Crimean War Nurse and pioneer of modern nursing, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE entirely handwritten envelope address panel and boldly signed "Florence Nightingale" in the lower left, enclosed in PSA/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed slab. Nightingale addresses the envelope to [Capt.] William Smith Nicholson – a magistrate, yachtsman and Director of the Union Castle Steamship Company.
Dated 1.8.88 (January 8, 1888) Nightingale indicates the delivery as "To Enquire":
"To Enquire
W.S. Nicholson, Esq.
5 Manson Place
Queen's Gate
Florence Nightingale 1/8/88"
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC + FULLY ENCAPSULATED BY PSA/DNA Authentication Services EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest NIGHTINGALE autographs available on the market.
(Marianne Nicholson was Florence's first cousin; it is unknown if W.S. Nicholson is somehow related).
Envelope measures 3.5" x 4.5", and is enclosed in a 10" x 6.5" slab. Previous signs of mounting to back of envelope, and overall general wear consistent with age, use and handling. Signature is bold and crisp, even after 135 years.
A handsome and impressive addition to the den or office of the Doctor, Nurse, history buff, medical or autograph collector. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a truly rare and remarkable find.
Sold as is, as shown.