Born Alessandro Ottaviano de Medici in 1535, he served as pope from April 1-27, 1605; his pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. Extremely rare ALS in Italian as cardinal, one page, 8 x 11, December 25, 1595. Untranslated letter taking an initiative in favor of a friend, stating that it depends on the opinion of the pope. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing, intersecting folds, and staining along the left edge.
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