Italian pope (1649–1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, who ascended the papal throne in 1700 and served until his death. LS in Italian, signed “G. F. Cardle. Albani,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 3, 1693. An untranslated pre-papal letter to a correspondent in Florence. The adjacent leaf bears the address panel. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered light soiling, staining, and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.
