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Lot# 1465 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1465 Italy

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    1458 (Oct. 23): Pope Pius II (Latin: Pius PP. II, Italian: Pio II), born Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini (Latin: Aeneas Silvius Bartholomeus; 18 October 1405 – 14 August 1464) was Pope from 19 August 1458 to his death in 1464. Vellum manuscript from Rome addressed to the Duke of Milan (Francesco Sforza 1401-1466), official firm writing with red wax seal, signed by the secretary 'Marcellus'. Fine and early Papal document. Cert. Bolaffi (2008).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF