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Lot #227
Pope Clement XI Letter Signed

Estimate: $600+

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Italian pope (1649-1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, who ascended the papal throne in 1700 and served until his death; remembered as a patron of the arts and sciences, and benefactor of the Vatican Library. LS in Italian, signed “G. F. Card'le Albani,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 5, 1695. Letter written from Rome by the future Pope Clement XI, then Cardinal Giovanni Francesco Albani, expressing gratitude concerning a recovery from illness and recommending Monsignor Caffarelli to the continued favor and consideration of the recipients. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and paper loss, notably to the upper left and an area to the lower left; the handwriting remains bold and crisp.

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