Distinguished and influential British architect (1632-1723) who played a leading role in the rebuilding of London following the devastating Great Fire of 1666, and whose St. Paul's Cathedral takes a place among the greatest designs in the history of architecture. Rare autograph endorsement, "Chr. Wren," on the reverse of a manuscript receipt in Latin, 9.5 x 4.75, October 15, 1707, relating to a payment made to Wren during the reign of Queen Anne, signed below by Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax. Endorsed on the reverse in bold black ink, "Oct. 15. 1707, Received the full contents of this Indent'e, Chr. Wren," who adds a large swoosh in the space below. In very good to fine condition, with a small area of repaired paper loss to the bottom edge, and old mounting remnants along one edge of the reverse.
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