Born Alessandro Ottaviano de Medici in 1535, he served as pope from April 1-27, 1605; his pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. Uncommon LS in Italian, signed “Il Card. di Firenz,” one page, 8.25 x 11.25, no date. Untranslated letter signed in the lower right corner as cardinal. The embossed paper seal affixed on the address leaf remains intact. In very good condition, with light scattered foxing and staining.
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