$793
Autographed letter signed as Cardinal ("G. Card. Chigi"), one page, Rome, March (21), 1654, address docket to Governor "De La Marche" at Macerata. Chigi gives authority to the Governor to act as he sees fit with regards to the matter of Mark Anthony Cerasco. Born Fabio Chigi, he served as Pope from 1655 to 1667. His pontificate was marked by continued controversies with France and Portugal. Together with a framed engraved portrait and manuscript document pertaining to the present letter. Size of largest 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05