The third baron of Baltimore (1637–1715) who inherited the colony in 1675 upon the death of his father, Cecil Calvert; he served as the governor of Maryland from 1661–1676. Scarce manuscript DS, one page both sides, 13.5 x 8.5, June 10, 1671. Document relating to a land transaction, in part: “Caecilius, Absolute Lord and Proprietary of the Provinces of Maryland and Avalon Lord Baron of Baltimore to all persons to whom these presents shall come Greeting in our Lord God Everlasting…to William Keene of the province of Calvert…and Ann his wife…do hereby grant unto him the said William Keene…property containing 50 acres in West St. Mary’s manor, St. Mary’s Co., Md., in the woods adjoining Thomas Courtney’s tract of land…called ‘Keene’s rest.’” Signed in the lower right corner by Calvert. Reverse bears additional docketing relating to the land purchase, and is signed by witnesses Thomas Courtney and Robert Ellys, and by William Keene and office clerk Robert Ridgely. Housed within a standing 15.5 x 11.75 frame, with a window on the reverse for viewing the opposite side. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and moderately heavy rippling to the vellum. Early Maryland colonial documents signed by Calvert are exceedingly rare, with this being the first such example we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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