King Henry VIII Authentic Signed 5.75x7.5 1514 Pay Order Document BAS Slabbed
King Henry VIII – Authentic Signed 1514 Pay Order Document
BAS Encapsulated | 5.75 x 7.5 Inches | Tudor-Era Manuscript**
This extraordinary 1514 pay order document, personally signed by King Henry VIII, represents one of the finest surviving examples of Tudor-era royal administration. Authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), this piece stands as an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a genuine handwritten artifact from one of the most influential monarchs in European history.
Composed over five centuries ago during the early years of Henry’s reign, the manuscript displays the distinctive royal autograph and features rich period ink, original notations, and the remnants of its wax seal. Each detail reflects the political, financial, and cultural authority of the English crown at a time when Henry VIII was shaping the course of Western civilization through sweeping religious and governmental reforms.
Professionally slabbed in a premium BAS protective holder, the document is preserved to archival standards, ensuring long-term stability while maintaining full visibility of both sides. Its presentation enhances the collectible’s stature, making it ideal for high-end private collections, museum exhibitions, or historically focused investment portfolios.
This is not merely an autograph. It is an authentic piece of Sixteenth-Century England—a direct physical link to the Tudor court, personally handled and signed by the king himself. Very few documents of comparable quality and provenance become available to the public, making this offering a rare moment for discerning collectors of royal, manuscript, or early-modern history.
A crown jewel for any serious collection.