King of Spain, 1808–33. His tyrannical reign, fraught with internal upheaval, was the most disastrous in the history of his country, which saw the loss of all its New World colonies except Cuba and Puerto Rico. Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo ek Ray (I the King),” one page, 21.5 x 17, November 9, 1815. Handsome untranslated political appointment issued to D. Guillermo Lobe, crisply signed at the conclusion by the King. In very good condition, with moderate intersecting storage folds, several small pinholes, mirroring of counter signature at bottom, even overall toning, and some light creasing. The white paper seal is intact. RRAuction COA.
