Born Benedetto Odescalchi in 1611, he served as Pope from 1676 to 1689. Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “B. Cardle. Odescalco legatus,” one page, 8 x 11.25, 1649. Untranslated order to pay to Lorenzo Fabrizi, gunsmith of the Ferrara Fortress, 5 Bolognini for each of the 600 muskets repaired, signed at the conclusion as cardinal. A few partial separations along intersecting folds, with one fold through a single letter of signature, several spots of ink erosion to signature and text, a few other small areas of paper loss, toning from old tape, and scattered creases and wrinkles, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
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