King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines, the establishment of a colony in Florida, and the historic defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.5 x 12, no date. Untranslated. In very good condition, with intersecting folds passing through portions of the signature and significant dampstaining affecting the overall appearance. RR Auction COA.
