Born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli (1705-1774) who ascended to the papal throne in 1769. LS in Italian, signed “F. Lar. Card. Ganganelli,” one page, 8 x 11, December 24, 1763. Untranslated letter, thanking Giovanni Grandi for the Christmas wishes that he reciprocates, crisply signed at the conclusion in black ink. Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with trimmed right edge, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered toning and foxing. Address panel is soiled and wax seal has been clipped. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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