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Lot #247
King John III of Sweden Signature

Incredibly rare signature of the 16th-century Swedish king

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Incredibly rare signature of the 16th-century Swedish king

King of Sweden from 1569 until his death in 1592, remembered for his attempts to close the gap between the newly established Lutheran Church of Sweden and the Catholic Church; he is also remembered for his conflict with his half-brother King Eric XIV, who he deposed and murder. Exceedingly rare ink signature, "Johannes R.S.,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3.25 slip, annotated along the bottom in ink in another hand, "1582 Johannes Rex Sven." Affixed to a larger 7.5 x 5 sheet, with his embossed royal seal affixed below. In fine condition, with some light scattered foxing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
  • Dates: #637 - Ended June 15, 2022





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