900

(EDWARD III)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
(EDWARD III)
<b>900. (EDWARD III) </b>(1312 - 1377) King of England who was forced to recognize the independence of Scotland, later executed Roger Mortimer and invaded Scotland, involved England in the Hundred Years' War and sacked Calais and cities in Normandy, eventually ruined public finances with his ambitious military efforts. A document from his reign, 1p. oblong 8vo., Twigworth, June 14, 1348, a grant in Latin on parchment to Alecia atten Elme, daughter of Johannes atten Elme of Twiggeworth, Gloucestershire, to the parishioners of the village of Twiggeworth in subsidy for repairs to the King's highway, six silver pence of annual rent at Michelmas. With scalloped top and original wax seal at bottom. Toning and wear consistent with age, file hole at right, else very good.<b>$300-400</b>