Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1711 until his death in 1740, whose death sparked the War of the Austrian Succession. Manuscript DS, in Italian and Spanish, signed "Yo el Rey," two pages both sides, 9.25 x 13.5, July 22, 1730. An untranslated document to his viceroy on a complaint of riots from the University of Morcone. Reverse of second page retains the original embossed wax and paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, edge wear, scattered light foxing, and fading to the signature.
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