Italian statesman (1483–1540) considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. Manuscript DS, in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, December 12, 1526. A letter of recommendation for count Ruberto Boschetto, signed in the lower right corner by Guicciardini. Central horizontal and vertical folds, scattered light foxing (primarily to left side), and a red wax and paper seal affixed to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Only two Guicciardini letters have sold at auction in the past 35 years—this is the first we have offered! RR Auction COA.
