Important three-page autograph letter by Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British statesman and author of Jewish ancestry who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, together with its original cover. Written on black-bordered stationery headed 2 Whitehall Gardens and dated August 4, 1874, the year in which Disraeli returned to office as Prime Minister. Addressed to John Arthur Roebuck (1802–1879), M.P., the letter concerns a political matter previously discussed. Disraeli states that he had put forward Roebuck’s name for the purpose in question, but that the general feeling was that it would not be fair to call upon his energies; Disraeli adds that he took a different view, “but I stood alone.” The letter is headed “Confidential” and closes warmly with Disraeli’s abbreviated signature “D.” Accompanied by the original cover, marked “Private”, addressed in manuscript to J. A. Roebuck Esq., M.P., and signed “Disraeli” at the lower left. The reverse retains its original black wax armorial seal. A particularly interesting political autograph ensemble from Disraeli’s second premiership, retaining both the confidential letter and its original signed cover. Dimensions: The dimensions stated above refer to the letter when fully opened. The accompanying original envelope measures 12 × 9.5 cm.
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