1592, Spain

1592, Spain

Identifier
MSL/1923/165
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Depiction
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37.7 cm (length)
26.6 cm (width)
4.2 cm (width)
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Description

Unique Letters patent of Philip II of Spain (Carta ejecutoria de hidalguía) issued by the Chancery of Valladolid, dated 4 July 1592, attesting to the nobility of Sebastián de Besga, 'neighbour of the town of Uceda', Guadalajara province, and his sister Doña Francisca de la Torre, son and daughter of Juan de Besga. Includes a note of its registration in the town of Uceda (Uzeda) on 3 October 1592. Initialled by the notary at the foot of each recto. Illuminated manuscript comprising 84 leaves, with 3 full-page miniatures (ff. 1v, 2v, 3r), one smaller miniature integrated in the text (f. 82r; erased), decorated borders. Binding: 16th century, Spain. Red velvet over wooden boards. Seal missing. Manuscript, Patent of nobility for Sebastian de Besga, of Uceda, Spain (Valladolid), 1592.