$275
Autograph document signed, as Cardinal, ("Alex. Med. Card. Floren et ipsius Archieps"), one page. Official appointment to priest of SS. Giovanni et Paulo, January 15, 1591. Born Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, Pope Leo XI had the shortest papacy, specifically from April 1, 1605 to April 27 of the same year. Even toning to sheet; a few 1-inch tears at the folds; otherwise sound. 12 x 18 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05