Born Giovanni Angelo Braschi in 1717, Pius served as pope from 1775 until his death in 1799. Unsigned manuscript document in Latin, a dispensation issued by Pius for the marriage of two blood relatives, one page on vellum both sides, 11.25 x 7.5, bearing the scarce original lead pendant seal with the images of Saints Peter and Paul in relief on one side and the stamped “signature” “Pius Papa VI” on the other. In very good condition, with light scattered toning and heavy folds and wrinkling. R&R COA.
