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Contents: vol.IV
p.192-193
[BONIFACE VIII, Pope 1295-1303]. Document (unsigned) Anagni, 5 of Nones June [1296], one page, oblong folio, on velum, 308 x mm. ( x in.), some minor surface abrasion affecting a few letters, 12 lines, written in a fine Italian hand, the initial capital "B" finely decorated with white scrollwork within the letterform, many extended ascenders in the topmost line of text, a very early document in the history of the recently established order of "Poor Clares," founded in 1212) by Clare, the foremost woman disciple of Saint Francis, the text reconfirming privileges previously granted to the nuns of Santa Clara at San Damiano, near Assisi (the founding house of the order), who have "taken the burden of voluntary poverty."
Contents: vol.V
p.26-27
[JOHN XXII, Pope 1316-34]. Document (unsigned) addressed to William, Bishop of Sabina and Papal Legate, Avignon, October 1317, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, incorporating decorated capitals "A" and "E," re-confirming privileges previously granted to the nuns of Santa Clara at San Damiano, near Assisi, who have "renounced worldly things and have assumed vows of poverty" (cf. the preceding document).
p.32-33
Document, by which one Elisabeta assigns certain property to the Convent of Santa Maria de las Huelgas, near Burgos, 20 October 1338, one page, 4to, on vellum, stains, in Spanish, closely written in a Spanish clerical hand, notary's cruciform penwork signet at end.
p.36-37
Document, similar to preceding, assigning property to the same Convent, 13 February 1343, one page, folio, on vellum minor defects, in Spanish, closely written, penwork signet of notary Nicolas Dominga at end.
p.86-88
Document, transcript of a confirmation of monastic privileges, 20 February 1392, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, in Spanish, closely written in a fine scribal hand, with descenders of last line extended and decorated with penwork flourishes, notary's penwork signet at bottom, referring to charters previously granted under the seal of Don Enrique, King of Castile & Leon.
p.90-91
Document, by which on Juan, son of Rodrigo Alfonso turns over worldly goods to the monastery of Santa Maria de las Huelgas, 15 October 1394, one page, oblong 4to, on vellum some wear at folds, in Spanish, large notary's penwork signet at end.
p.98-99
Document, confirming privileges previously granted by Kings John II and Alfonso to the monastery of Santa Maria de las Huelgas, 7 June 1407, one page, folio, dampstains, abrasion, in Spanish.
p.120-121
Document, by which one Dona Romero makes a bequest of property "under power granted by her husband, Juan," 2 April 1420, one page, folio, two holes, minor stains, in Spanish, notary's penwork signet at end.
Contents: vol.VI
frontis.
[LEO X, Pope 1513-1521]. Document 9unsigned0, a proclamation ("Universas presentes litteras inspecturtis..."), Brescia, 29 July 1519, one page, large folio, mm., ( x in.), on vellum, a few minor spots or stains, mostly insignificant surface abrasion, but the initial capital and arms slightly affected, written in a large upright scribal hand (signed at end by the scribe, Frater Apollonius de Salodio), WITH ILLUMINATED DECORATION IN COLORS AND GOLD: a large Papal coat of arms in gold, red and white on a blue ground, a five-line initial capital "C" in red, green, blue and gold, incorporating floral and fruit sprays, and a small coat-of-arms at end of text, the document acknowledging the charity of certain individuals who have contributed to the restoration of the Apostolic Basilica (in January 1518), and then authorizing the Franciscans to absolve so-called "reserved sins," i.e., those whose absolution is normally reserved exclusively to the Pontiff himself, detailing those sins and the precise form of absolution to be employed.
p.130-131
[EUGENIUS IV, Pope 1431-47]. Document (unsigned), addressed to Abbot Peter Broderin(?) of a monastery in Valli Solerti, 4 June 1445, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, a few small holes, closely written in a small scribal hand, first line with decorated capitals and flourished descenders, penwork decoration along left-hand margin, penwork signet at bottom left (a cruciform device on pedestal), complex legal contents regarding earlier privileges (one charter dated Lyons, 1438) granted the monastery.
p.132-133
Document, a legal deposition, August 1440, one page, a small oblong, on vellum, holed in center affecting three words, written in a small, cursive hand.
p.1340135
[EUGENIUS IV]. Document (unsigned), addressed to Lodovico, Bishop of Terni (?) in Aquileia ("Plena vigiliis aplice sedes solicitudo..."), Florence, 12 February 1442, one page, large oblong folio, on fine thin vellum some minor fading and slight abrasion, seal holes, very attractively written in an upright scribal hand, large initial capital "E" (for Eugenius), first line of text with decorated ascenders, signed by the scribe at lower right: "Blondus"), DEPLORING CHRISTIAN TRADE AND COMMERCE WITH THE SARACENS, requesting aid in maintaining the Christian outposts of Cyprus, Hungary and Constantinople, reiterating Papal displeasure with Christians who engage in trade with the infidel enemies of Christiandom, and, since such trade has already been outlawed, decreeing that censures enacted against the violators by other prelates be maintained and not revoked.
p.138-189
Document, confirmation of privileges granted to the monastery of Santa Maria de las Huelgas by Alfonso, King of Castile and Leon, 1430, one page, 4to, on vellum, minor staining, notary's penwork signet at end, in Spansih.
p.
Document, authorizing certain privileges granted to the Monastery of Saint Clare (location un-named), by the King [John II of Castile?], 7 May 1449, 1 page, large folio, on vellum, wear at folds, holes for attachement of seal at bottom (seal lacking), in Spanish, closely written.
p.184-185
ÿINNOCENT VIII, Pope, 1484-1492]. Letter (unsigned) as Cardinal, to the Protectors and Officials of the Order of Saint George in Genoa, [Molfetta?], 23 February 1484, 1 page, 4to, address panel on verso, two small circular brown stains, WRITTEN IN A SMALL, VERY FINE ITALIC HAND, REGARDIG CORSICA, giving assurance that "this curacy is occupied with matters there," and asserting that the Bishops of Corsica, who have left that island shall soon return to take up residence again.
p.196-197
[ALEXANDER VI, Pope, 1492-1503]. Document (unsigned), a proclamation (incipit: Dilecti filii..."), Rome, 10 March 1496, 1 page, narrow oblong folio, on fine thin vellum, docketed on verso, two small punctures. WRITTEN IN A CLEAR ITALIC HAND, signed by the scribe "Podocatharus," CONCERNING CERTAIN SHIPWRECKED SPANISH MERCHANT VESSELS, some of whose cargo has been recovered (i.e., looted) which Alexander reproves, urging its promt restitution to the rightful owners.
p.198-199
[ALEXANDER VI]. Document (unsigned), 4 Nones August 1491, 1 page, large oblong folio, worn, several holes, wear along folds, written in an upright scribal hand, A LARGE CAPITAL "A" (for Alexander) decorated with floral scrolling penwork, the ascenders in topmost line of text with penwork decorations, granting Papal sanction for the foundation of certain monasteries of the Dominican order in Palma, Cordoba Province, whose structures shall include belltower, church, cloister, dormitory "and other necessary offices."
p.204-205
Document, 23 July 1464, 1 page, oblong 4to, light foxing, a bit pale, written in a small, upright hand, regarding a donation by one Almerico de Francia.
p.218-219
[ST. VINCENT FERRAR, Dominican, 1350-1419]. Purported autograph fragment from an unknown devotional text or sermon, n.p., n.d., 1 page, a small oblong, on vellum minor stains, written in avery small upright book hand, the text invoking St. Dominic in several places to heal, cure or to "preserve from corruption"; [with] Lorenzo Catherdral de Cortina. Autograph document signed, Rome, 18 December 1863, one page, 4to, certifying that the above is in the authentic handwriting of St. Vincent Ferrar, as verified by comparison with a certain Pisan codex known to have been written by him.
p.226-227
Leo X, Pope, 1513-21. Letter SIGNED ("Io Card[inal] de Medici") as Cardinal, to Silvio Passerino de Cortona, Chamberlain,
p.238-239
LEO X. Document (unsigned), St. Peter's, Rome, 3 July 1517, 1 page, large oblong folio, small holes where seal attached (seal lacking), written in an upright scribal hand, a few letters in topmost line with decorated ascenders, confirming certain privileges granted to the priors and brother of the Dominican church of Donnamencia, Cordoba Province, by the Bishop of Cordoba, as well as by charters of martin V., and mentioning requiem masses celebrated there in honor of Innocent. VIII.
p.244-245
LEO X. Letter SIGNED ("Io. Card[inal] de Medici") as a Cardinal, to an unidentified church prelate, [Rome], 3 June 1510, 1 page, small folio, stains at edges, a portion torn away along lower right-hand edge affecting portions of nine lines, small papered wax seal at bottom, concerning Father Johannes Franciscus de Salvinus of the order of hermits of St. Augustine, who is relieved by the Cardinal from certain censures formerly enacted against him.
Contents: vol.VII
p.12-13
Document, St. Peter's, Rome, 6 December "Ano Terni," 1 page, 4to, in a small, very difficult-to-decipher chancery hand, signed by scribe "Io. Bapt. Castellimaris," concerning a Church of St. James in Florence.
p.14-15
[ÿCLEMENT VIII, Pope 1523-24]. Letter (unsigned) as Pope, to Capino de Capis of Ascoli [Ascoli Piacenum], Rome, 26 July l533, 1 page, oblong folio, on vellum, a few small holes and minor discoloration, signed by scribe "Blosius" at lower right, IN A VERY FINE, REGULAR ITALIC HAND, headed "Clemens PP VII," at top, REGARDING THE SUPPRESSION OF CIVIL DISORDERS IN THE MARCHES, forbidding the absolution of homicides and exhorting Church officials to re-establish order. p.16-17
CLEMENT VII. Letter signed as Cardinal Giulio de'Medici, to Paulo Vittorio, Florence 17 August 1521, 1 page, folio, integral address leaf with panel and traces of seal, in Italian, regarding a safe conduct for a Genovese, Niccolo de Marino, who journeys to Livorno in the service of Count Niccolo di Capponi. (cf. Geigy, p.42).
p.16-17
[CLEMENT VII]. Document (unsigned), St. Peter's, Rome, 3 November 1526, 1 page, oblong 4to, on vellum, faded, weak at folds, in a chancery italic hand, A PROCLAMATION REGARDING THE DOMINICAN ORDER, confirming their dispensation to collect certain revenues, signed at end by scribe with signet containing monogram.
p.18-19
FRANCOIS I, King of France. Document signed ("Francoys"), 1531, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, badly cockled, signature pale, small stain obscuring a word, in French, in a fine bâtarde hand, ordering his counselors of Finance, MM. Bichaut Thierry and Innocent le Charpentier, to obtain certain information, and attributing a pension of 100 louis.
p.32-33
PAUL III, Pope 1534-49. Letter signed as Cardinal Alessandro Farnese to an unidentified churchman, 25 December l5[illegible]], 1 page, 4to, papered wax seal, minor stains small losses at right edge, in a cramped legal hand, on legal matters.
p.34-35
PAUL III. Letter signed as Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, to a Priest at Imola, Capodimonte, 8 September 1550, 1 page, folio, integral address leaf, paper seal, in Italian, in a fine large italic hand,
recommending the bearer, Cavalier Franciotto, a great friend of his house.
p.42-43
Document signed by the Archbishop of Cordoba (with large decorative paraph), Cordoba, 30 May 1536, 1 page, large oblong folio, on fine thin vellum, a few holes affecting several letters, IN A FINE SPANISH CHANCERY ITALIC SCRIPT, with large initial capital "D" decorated with elaborate penwork arabesque scrolls, A PROCLAMATION REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE DOMINICAN MONASTERIES IN CORDOBA, allowing funds to be collected for the purpose.
p.42-43
JULIUS III, Pope 1550-55. Letter signed as Cardinal G.M. Ciocchi del Monte, to an unidentified correspondent, Rome, 16 July l525, 1 page, folio, minor stains, in Italian, legal matters.
[JULIUS III]. Document (unsigned), two proclamations ("both with incipit: "Motu propria..."), Rome, 12 May 1552 and 13 March 1553, 1 page, large folio, verso silked, in close scribal hand, regarding the Franciscan order of St. Anthony of Padua in Senogallia (Umbria).
p.62-63
CHARLES IX, King of France. Letter signed ("Charles"), to the Cardinal de Lorraine, Abbot of Cluny, 30 September 1558, 1/2 page, folio, integral blank leaf, embossed royal seal, closely written in a bâtarde hand, concerning renovations of the buildings of the Abbey. p.64-65
[PIUS IV, Pope 1559-60]. Document (unsigned) a proclamation (incipit: "Motu propria..."), Rome, 8 December 1562 and 5 May l563, 1 page, large folio, minor stains, in a small lettre batarde, legal matters involving one Helen Orsini and Aurelio de Sinibaldis.
p.66-67
[PIUS IV]. Document (unsigned), Rome, 8 October [1563], 1 page, 4to, repaired at fold, regarding the appointment of Tiberius [illegible] to the sub-deaconate, due to a vacancy created by the death of a certain Alexander.
p.84-85
[PIUS V, Saint, Pope 1566-72]. Document (unsigned) a proclamation (incipit: "Motu propria"), Rome, 5 November [1572], 1 page, oblong 4to, repairs and small losses at fold, browned, in small scribal hand, prescibing penalties for neglect of certain daily offices.
p.90-91
[ADRIAN VI, Pope, 1522-23]. Letter (unsigned) to various Church officials, Rome, 14 September 1523, 1 page, oblong folio, integral address leaf, in a fine, upright scribal italic with elongated descenders and ascenders, signed by scribe "Ghisleius," exhortation to observe certain statutes.
p.112-113
MEDICI, Cardinal DE'. Letter signed to Monsignor Frello, Rome, 2 September 1576, 1 page, folio, integral blank, uncut edges, in Italian, IN A FINE ITALIC HAND, concerning a reconciliation between the brothers Irello and their parents.
Contents: vol.8
p. 132-33
HENRI IV, King of France. Document signed ("Henry"), as Prince of Navarre (age 14), September 1567, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, dampstaining to right half obscuring about 15 words, in French, closely written in a bâtarde hand, notary's penwork signet at end, certifying that Raymond de [Couturier?] has been ordered by the King to summon the prince's suite; the order apparently given immediately after the attempted kidnapping of Charles IX, which set off the third civil war. [? - check into this - Condé, head of the Protestant party, made the young Henri the nominal chief of his armys.
p.134-135
GREGORY XIII, Pope 1572-85). Letter signed ("Greg.ppxiii") AS POPE, to a Monsignor Taverna, Rome, 24 September 1578, 1 page, folio, signature slightly damaged by acidity of ink, in Italian, in a clear scribal italic, regarding the endowment for construction of a capella Gregoriana in St. Peter's.
p.136-137
[GREGORY XIII]]. Letter (unsigned) to the Bishop of Asti, St. Peter's, Rome, 1 April l583, 1 page, oblong folio, on vellum, bearing a scribal signature, IN A FINE ITALIC with large swash capitals, rebuking one Bernardinus Bonsanus, rector of St. Peter's in Cassano, who has been censured for misuse of his office and misappropriation of monies and goods, for which he is to make restitution to the Church.
p.138-39
CHARLES IX, King of France. Document SIGNED ("Charles"), February 1567, one page, folio, in French, closely written in a bâtarde hand, granting pensions, and accepting the resignation of an officer.
p.140-141
CHARLES V, Emperor. Document signed
142-43
CATHERINE DE MEDICI, Queen of France. Document SIGNED ("Catherine"), St. Germain en Laye, 1 December 1556, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, with slits and detached blank strip, for attachment of seal?, some wear at folds, in French, closely written in a bâtarde hand, first line with flourished ascenders, granting land and a pension to Jehan Bertrand, Garde des Sceaux and President of the Royal Council.
HENRI III, King of France. Document SIGNED ("Henry"), St. Maur, June 1584, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, signature pale, in French, closely written in a bâtarde hand, ordering M. Jacques Belfroy, Tresorier de l'Epargne, to give to Anthoine Tousson, Lieutenant de Metz, a certain sum in exchange for his faithful services.
p.178-9
SIXTUS V, Pope 1585-90. Letter signed ("Sixtus pp V")AS POPE to the Chamberlains, Deacons and Treasurers of the Church, Rome, 20 February 1587, 1 page, folio, in reference to earlier Bulls relative to Urbisaglia, in the Diocese of Camerino, as decreed by Pius IV and others. Cf. Geigy, p.42.
p.180-18l
[SIXTUS V]. Document (unsigned), addressed to Lodovico de Guzman, Cleric of Toledo, Rome, 5 January l589, 1 page, oblong folio, on vellum, in an upright scribal hand, with "Sixtus" in large, ornamented penwork capitals at head, fisrt line with decorated ascenders, relative to an appointment to the sub-deaconate.
p.184-5
Letter, signed by Cardinals Maffeo, Montalbe and Giustiano, to the Duke of Genoa, Rome, 30 May 1573, 1 page, folio, integral address leaf, original papered seal, scattered foxing, in Italian, in a bold italic hand, regarding negotiations on Cambi.
p.210-211
URBAN VII, Pope l590. Document signed as Archbishop G.B. Castagna, Rome, 20 November 1577, 1 page, large folio, in a tiny italic hand, on a dispute between between Diamantis de Rollandi and Alexandra ÿe Minannis.
p.214-215
GREGORY XIV, Pope 1590-9l. Letter signed ("Gregs.pp.xviiii") AS POPE, to Chamberlains and Treasurers, Montecavallo, l6 July 159l, 1 page, folio, in Italian, italic hand, asserting that Alessandro Nutillo is required to remit a portion of his proceeds ("spoglio") as previously decreed in the Bull of Pius IV.
GREGORY XIV. Document signed ("N.Epis.Cremonensis") as Niccolo Sfondrati, Bishop of Cremona, Cremona, 8 March l57l, 1 page, folio, on vellum, tear at top patched affecting parts of 8 lines, paper seal at bottom, in an unusual decorated italic hand with "beaded" ascenders, CONVENING A METROPOLITAN SYNODin the wake of the Council of Trent, and prescribing special performances of the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
Contents: Vol. IX
p. 4-5
Gregory XV. ALS to Louis XIII
p. 6-7
LOUIS XIII, King of France. Document SIGNED ("Louis"), Paris, 13 December 1619, one page, oblong folio, on vellum, in French, closely written in a bâtarde hand, assigning to the royal goldsmith and valet de chambre Alexandre Courtois the "droit de survivance" (right of inheritance) of his residence in the Grande Galerie du Louvre.
10-11
GREGORY XV, Pope, 1621-1623. Document unsigned, 1622, 3 pages, folio, closely written in an italic hand, list of indulgences granted at the request of the purveyors of the Canonization of Saints Isidore, Ignace, Xavier, Theresa and Philippe, for the use of chaplets, images, rosaries, crosses, and consecrated medallions, and through the recitation of specifically designated prayers; "said Indulgences accorded on condition that they shall not be printed".
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34-35
Vincent de Paul, Saint (1567-1660). Letter SIGNED ("Vincent de Paul") to a M. Pisnelle, Paris, 12 September 1659, 3 pages, 8vo, integral address leaf with seal, several repaired worm tracks to first leaf with loss to text, a few tiny wormholes, in a secretarial hand, concerning routine church matters, a legal conflict in which the correspondent was involved, and a question of inheritance; with a postscript dated 19 October.
p.38-39
RICHELIEU, ARMAND DU PLESSIS, Cardinal DE. Document signed ("Le card. de Richelieu", with large paraphe), July 1637, 3 pages, folio, one repaired hole, repairs to margins and folds, in French, written in a notarial hand, first line with flourished ascenders, a financial transaction.
Contents: Vol. X
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p. 134-135
LOUIS XIV, King of France. Letter SIGNED ("Louis") to a M. de Gougues, Fontainebleau, 17 October 1685, one page, folio, margins and folds a bit discolored, a few repairs, sending the itineraries of several divisions of troops that will have to pass through the recipient's district, and reminding him to make sure that they be supplied with provisions at the halts as indicated in the document.
p. 146-147
MARGARET OF LORRAINE, (17)