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Lot# 944 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 944 Peru

    1650 (Nov. 30): Entire letter from the Viceroy of Peru, Garcia Sarmientode Sotomayor, Count of Salvatierra (1648-1655) to the "Jueces oficiales of Hacienda" (Treasury Officers) of Guancavelica, senders signature "Virrey" on front at lower lower left, content expressing responsibility of the Treasury Officers for the mercury mines and that the person in charge of making the vessels to contain the metal destined to Potosi in order to obtain silver should be replaced. A very important early letter in very fresh condition.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF