King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519; proclaimed emperor elect by Pope Julius II at Trent, he broke the custom of requiring a Papal coronation for the adoption of the Imperial title. LS signed “P. Reg [By the King],” one page, 13 x 8.75, July 20, 1518. Untranslated letter to the Comte de Frangepan. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, edge tears, small holes, and substantial paper loss to the left side, none of which affects the signature.
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