Lot 38
  • 38

# - Isabella, Empress.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Four documents signed ("yo la reyna") in her capacity as regent of spain during charles v's absences abroad ("Por mandado de su magestad")
reporting to the city of Loja [in Granada] that François I is preparing to invade Spain; ensuring the favourable reception of the newly appointed Prior Don Diego de Toledo; permitting Gonzalo Perez Gallegos to exercise the office of Veinticuatro in Jerez de la Frontera; and renewing a royal order relating to the grant of land to Juan de Molina, servant of the King's sister Doña Leonor (the original document having been lost by Molina); 4 pages in all, folio (c.300 x 205mm.), one document with contemporary docketing and trace of seal, another with integral address panel, Toledo and Madrid, 30 April 1529 to 12 October 1537, some browning and ink corrosion affecting a few letters, minor tears with loss to a few words, light ink- and duststaining

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."