King of Spain from 1556 to 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines (named for him), the establishment of a colony in Florida, and the historic defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588. LS signed “Yo el Rey” [I the King],” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, March 22, 1588. Phillip writes to the Duke of Parma requesting a pension of 150 ducados for the mother of Captain Juan de Ayala of the Armada of Levant, who died during a rescue mission. Intersecting folds (touching one letter) and some light scattered wrinkling and spotting, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.
