Description: Walker, Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake (1802-1876). First Lieutenant of the bomb vessel Aetna at the attack on Morea Castle. He served in the Turkish navy under special permission and later became Surveyor of the [British] Navy. THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED IN THE TEXT Addressed to Richard Ford and his wife, accepting a dinner engagement. 12th July, 1853. - 25 words penned on 7-1/8 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide light blue paper with an attached leaf. There is an attractive embossed mark at top left of the sheet. Admiral Walker has penned a few brief words addressed to Richard Ford and his wife, accepting a dinner invitation. Penned by the Admiral, the note is signed in the first line: "Sir Baldwin Walker will do himself the honor of dining with...." Folded for mailing, the note is tipped from the verso of the attached leaf onto creamy stiff paper mount. Near fine. Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake Walker (1802-1876) was first lieutenant of the bomb ship Aetna at the attack on Morea castle during the Morea expedition. By special permission of the admiralty, he accepted a command in the Turkish Navy in 1838 where he was known as Walker Bey and subsequently as Yavir Pasha. He commanded the Turkish squadron which bombarded Acre in November of 1840 and was awarded the designation of Knight Commander of the Bath, the Austrian Order of the Iron Crown (2nd class), the Russian Order of St. Anna and the Prussian Order of the Red Eagle. Returning to England, he was appointed Surveyor of the Navy, a position he held from 1848 to 1861, and later made 1st baronet Wake Walker, of Oakley House. He was appointed to several commands and vice-admiralty before being promoted to Admiral in 1870. From the autograph collection of Mrs. Mary Ford, widow of Richard Ford who wrote the popular "Handbook for Travellers in Spain". I UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE ABOVE AUTOGRAPH! NO RESERVE!!! TERMS: Shipping charges are calculated based on the total packed weight of this item. New York State residents will be assessed and charged the relevant sales tax. Postage on foreign orders will be assessed and billed at full value. You may request Express Mail or Air Mail service at additional charge. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described. PLEASE E-MAIL FOR EXACT EXPRESS MAIL OR FOREIGN SHIPPING CHARGES! We accept American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items!
Price: 150 USD
Location: Cadyville, New York
End Time: 2024-05-18T18:45:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Autograph Authentication: Blue Mountain Books and Manuscripts, Ltd
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed by: Admiral Sir Baldwin Wake Walker
