Hand-addressed and signed envelope by Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British statesman and author of Jewish ancestry who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Addressed in Disraeli’s hand to Montagu Corry Esq., his devoted private secretary and close confidant, later Baron Rowton (1838–1903). Corry served for many years as one of Disraeli’s closest and most trusted associates. Sent from High Wycombe to Sheffield, postmarked 8 November 1870, and bearing a Queen Victoria postage stamp. Signed “Disraeli” at the lower left. The reverse bears a Sheffield arrival postmark dated 9 November 1870, together with a circular embossed impression on the closing flap. An attractive autograph and postal-history item, particularly interesting for its direct association between Disraeli and his longtime private secretary Montagu Corry.
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