Political
From former New Zealand Prime Minister, the late Sir Keith Holyoake's estate comes the signed photograph by President Nixon presented to the Prime Minister when he visited the White House on September 16, 1969.
Two page typewritten letter dated 30 Maggio, 1934 on Ministry of War letterhead personally signed by Mussolini.
As as aside, Mussolini's signature is very similar to that of Donald Trump.
Brief typed aerogram letter signed by assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dated September 21, 1979 to a Miss M A Hone thanking her for her card of good wishes. Some creasing and small 2cm x 1cm piece missing from bottom right of letter. Strong blue ink signature.
Legal document on vellum handwritten in 1661. The item opens with ' This Indenture made the fifth day of November in the thirteenth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord Charles the Second by the grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland Defender of the Faith'
George Washington (1732/1799) was an American soldier and politician who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and was one of the founding fathers of the United States.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815.
One of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide.
Eva (Evita) Peron (1919-1952) was the second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron and First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her early death from cancer, aged 33, in 1952.
Sir George Grey KCB was a British soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.
These items were purchased from a lady who was engaged to be married to Holyoake's son, Roger who died suddenly of a heart attack. The lady in question was left these items in his estate.
British Prime Minister (1868 & 1874/80), Disraeli had a long and cordial relationship with Queen Victoria. He made his early reputation as a novelist before becoming a politician and leader in the commons of the Conservatists.