Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

Victoria (1837-1901), Lord Dudley Stuart, Memorial, 1859, a copper medal by J.F.A. Bovy, bust right, rev. topographical map of Poland, edge named (Major-General Charles Stuart), 63mm (BHM 2659; E 1530; Cochran-Patrick 126/81). Only fine, but very rare as a presumed family association item £60-80

Lord Dudley Stuart (1803-54), politician, was a passionate advocate of Polish independence. In 1824 he married Princess Christine Bonaparte (†1847), daughter of Lucien Bonaparte, they had one son, Paul Amadeus (†1889)