Flush with victory over the Turks, Catherine the Great moves Russians into the lands of the Crimea recently gained from the Ottoman empire. Letter signed as Empress, in Russian, 1 page small 4to, Tsarskoe Selo, March 20, 1792, to Mikhailo Vasilievich. Catherine writes: "From the enclosed copies of our Saint Ukases (transl. note: decrees) to the Governors of Yekaterinoslav and Tauride you will see our command to expedite the settling of the people of our faith (transl. note: members of Edinoverie) on the Black Sea shore. They are expected to be travelling to the waters of the Black Sea with the Archipelago flotilla. Inform General Major Tamar as soon as possible so that he can order the necessary arrangements for thos who will be sent. You remain in our good graces. Catherine." In fine condition. Russia's second long war with the Turks resulted in the gaining of lands in eastern Europe as well as the Crimea, and she apparently wanted to waste no time settling the latter.

English Pictorial Definitive’s First Day Cover signed by the Secretary of the Order of the Garter and a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order, Hubert Chesshyre. Post marked 23rd April 2001. (CLRSTK)

After the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in a car accident in Paris on 31st August 1997, the Daily Mail invited readers to send in their own messages of tribute and condolence with a view to publishing them as a book. The response was overwhelming and after three days they stopped the programme. Honour-bound to publish these messages they printed three copies, one of which was given to Princess Diana's butler Paul Burrell, the second one was given to Sir David English then head of Associate Newspapers. This is the third and only other copy of the item. The collection comprises of 4 volumes . There are appox. 130000 messages of condolence with message sender name and brief address. The messages are arranged alphabetically by surname and contained in four gilt-letter cloth ring binders in partitioned slipcase. This is a one-off opportunity to own this amazing item.

A hand written letter on a cream Kensington Palace headed card (approximately 6x4) by Princess Diana, one sheet, double sided, addressed to Peter, dated March 22nd, 1995. The letter reads in full: "Dear Peter, An enormous thank you for sending round such a wonderful selection - I have 20 Godchildren, so there is always a birthday, (!) no peace... I have taken a lovely necklace which I'm thrilled with! Yours sincerely. Diana". In very good condition, with few red spots to the upper edge, accompanied by the original envelope. Highly sought after signature.

A 6x8 1992 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a black and white photograph of Prince William and Prince Harry. With some general wear toone of the edges and a corner, otherwise in very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

A 8x6 1992 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a colour photograph of Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugene. In very fine condition, accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

A 8x6 1994 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a sepia toned photograph of the Princess with her children. With scattered spots on the photograph, otherwise in very fine condition.

A 8x6 1995 Christmas card inscribed to Peter and signed by Diana, with a black and white photograph of Diana with Prince William and Prince Harry. With some scatteres spots and toning to the upper edge, otherwise in very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Dark ink signature, "Diana," on a heavy gray 8.25 x 4.5 sheet cut from a ledger, to which was later added a printed quote: "Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny. HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it." One very faint bend, otherwise very fine, clean condition.

An order on an off-white sheet, measuring 8x12 inches, dated 6th May 1737. The document is in very good condition. Elizabeth was the second-oldest daughter of Peter the Great and Catherine I of Russia and she was one of the best loved Russian monarchs, because she did not allow Germans in the government and not one person was executed during her reign. Anything signed by Elizabeth I is scarce and in high demand.

A Christmas card signed by both George and Elizabeth in black pen ink underneath a printed greeting and facing a black and white illustrative photograph of the royal family waving from Buckingham Palace on V.E. Day. Folded with the embossed royal crest on the front, some minor marks. Dated 1945.

An off white clipped envelope front addressed to the Reverand R.Wood, signed across the lower left corner in black fountain pen ink by the Prince of Cambridge, with his first name only. The piece is mounted on a grey clipped scrap book page, with slight surface discoloration to the piece. (CLRSTK)

Signatures of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor and Wallis Windsor, on a cream-colored 5.5 x 3.5 slip with embossed Windsor crest. Slight soiling but otherwise fine condition.

Official Christmas card sent from Charles and Diana to Mrs Williams. Charles has written "Mrs Williams... From Charles, and" and Diana has added her own signature "Diana". The typed greeting is "With all Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year" The picture is taken at Balmoral Castle and features Charles standing, wearing a kilt, with Diana sitting on a swing with a young William on her lap. Joint signings featuring Charles and Diana are very rare and, coupled with such a lovely image, make this a most desirable item.

King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. Fine D.S., Charles R, (an excellent example), as King, at the head, one page, large folio, Court at Whitehall, 21st February 1677. The attractively penned manuscript document relates to the reinforcement of the Garrisons at Pendennis Castle and the Isle of Wight, 'Wee have thought fitt and accordingly given Order for the Recruiting of the Company of that Guarrison with Fifty soldiers to compleat them to the number of one hundred….with addition of one Sarjeant and one Drummer to the said Company. And for as much as Our Governour of the Isle of Wight humbly represents to us, that the Inhabitants of the said Island are willing to Mount some of the Trained Forces and Voluntiers as a Troope of Dragoones for our service in the safety of the said Island….that Pay may be Established for a Captaine to Command the said Troope, who will imploy himself in the Training and exerciseing of them…' Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby (1631-1712, English Statesman, Lord High Treasurer) and Sir Joseph Williamson (1633-1701, English Statesman). The document has neat red ruled borders and the lower half sets out, in tabular form, the relevant salaries (totalling £900 per annum) to be paid to the military officers. Some light overall age wear and minor holes at the folds, overall a very clean and attractive document.