1900 Photogravure Frances Howard Devereux Carr Countess Somerset Essex XEX2

This is an original 1900 black and white photogravure of Frances Howard, Countess of Somerset. She and her future husband were convicted of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury over his warnings that the marriage of Frances and Robert Carr was ill-conceived during the annulment of her previous marriage to Robert Devereux. However, she and Robert Carr were favored by King James I and both received pardons.

CONDITION

This 111+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 5.5 inches; 13 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a limited edition collection, numbered 843 of 1000, of the court of England during the reign of the House of Stuart. The collection encompasses the time from James I to Arabella Churchill, and offers portraits of the reigning family, as well as dramatic scenes from English history. To view more images from the collection, click on the link offered at the bottom of the condition paragraph.

Keywords specific to this image: England, united Kingdom, conspiracy, Anne Turner, Lady Anne Carr

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