King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 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. Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 12 x 8.5, October 7, 1588. Untranslated document in Spanish. Moderate to heavy overall dampstaining, not affecting the bold signature, and small chips and tears to edges, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.
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