HENRY VIII * PSA/DNA * 1514 Royal Finance Autograph Document Signed * King of UK
Guaranteed Authentic
King of England and Ireland HENRY VIII (1491-1547), exceedingly scarce royal finance document signed (at upper left, 'Henry R'), from Eltham Palace, 12 May 1514. Henry signs this document at a pivotal time in his life less than a year after his military success at the Battle of the Spurs and two months before his Peace Treaty with France. Additionally, Henry experienced frustration with his wife Catherine of Aragon who would go on to have a 4th failed pregnancy later the same year.
Henry attempts a transfer of money 'for the Exspences of oure houshold' away from parliamentary scrutiny. Letters patent addressed to the treasurer and chamberlains of the exchequer, concerning a sum of £3,359 9d owed to the King by the cofferer of the royal household, John Shurley, for the year from 1 October 1511, which Shurley has delivered in cash to John Heron, treasurer of the chamber. Henry commands that 'at the receipt of oure said Eschequier in oure boke called the Pele ye doo to be entred & levied oon tayll [i.e. one tally] or taylls conteignyng the said som[m]e'.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest HENRY VIII autographs available on the market. Included is the original letter of authenticity issued by PSA. This is one of the few documents signed by Henry to have ever passed PSA's discerning eye.
Condition is as shown. In English, on vellum, 14 lines, full document measures 16.5" x 8.5", docketed on verso, mounted to paper [hidden behind matting].
Sold as is, as shown.