Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 37 25 Sep 2019
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Politics: John Wilkes (1725-1797) and The North Briton, issue No. 45, April 23, 1763; a silver brooch of a crowned '45', cut to represent brilliants, 22.5mm., very fine and an extremely rare association item
Issue 45 of The North Briton, was where Wilkes was openly seen to severely criticise the King. Accused of seditious libel he spent time in exile and prison but, always popular, he was for some while MP for Middlesex and Lord Mayor of London.
(100-200 GBP)
Issue 45 of The North Briton, was where Wilkes was openly seen to severely criticise the King. Accused of seditious libel he spent time in exile and prison but, always popular, he was for some while MP for Middlesex and Lord Mayor of London.
(100-200 GBP)