Lot 249
Philip II (1527- 1598), King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, and Sicily; leader of the Counter-Reformation; son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles II and husband to Mary Tudor (1554-58), making him brother-in-law to the future Elizabeth I whose Spanish Armada would crush his plan to invade England in 1588. Spain reached the zenith of her power and influence under his rule. Manuscript Letter Signed "Yo El Rey" as King of Spain, 1½ pages, in Spanish, 11¾ x 8¼ in. A royal letter concerning the conduct of Captain Don Pedro de Toledo in May 1589 at San Lorenzo. Letter is toned and soiled, with ragged edges (easily covered by matting) and a couple of small holes in vertical fold. Condition is good, but, amazingly, the large signature is only affected by toning.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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| Realized $720 |
