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CARTA EXECUTORIA DE HIDALGUIA – Five heraldic works relating to the Ortiz de Zevallos family of Peru. Spain, 1740-1780. A collection of illuminated carta executoria documenting the nobility of several branches of the Ortiz de Zevallos family in 18 th -century Peru, including the titulo of Don José Bernardo de Tagle-Bracho y Pérez de la Riva, 1st Marquis of Torre Tagle . This handsomely illustrated group of documents tells the story of several branches of a prominent Spanish family in colonial Peru, beginning with José Tagle y Bracho, the son of Spanish hidalgos from Cantabria. He became a soldier and was eventually named Treasurer of the Spanish Royal Armada; the titulo here records his being made 1st Marquis of Torre Tagle. He settled in Lima, where he commissioned the opulent Spanish-Baroque Palacio de Torre Tagle which is now home to the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a collection, they provide an important witness to the Viceroyalty of Peru under the Bourbon Reforms and the lead up to Peruvian Independence. Illuminated manuscript grant of arms issued by King Philip V of Spain to Don Joseph de Tagle y Bracho. Seville, 26 November 1730. In Spanish, 11 leaves (304 x 205mm), on vellum. Text in full-color acanthus border, decorated title page, full-page portrait of King Philip and Queen Elizabeth; 6 illuminated initials, 4 of which on grisaille landscape backgrounds (light worming). Modern red gilt-stamped calf. [ With :] Illuminated manuscript grant of arms by King Fernando VI of Spain in favor of Don Gaspar Velarde Zevallos of Lima, Peru. Aranjuez, 7 June 1747. In Spanish, 10 leaves (304 x 205mm), on vellum. 5 full-page illuminations, including portrait of King Fernando, the Virgin Mary, and the Velarde arms; text within full color illuminated borders with inset grisaille landscape scenes; 4 illuminated initials, 2 on teal grounds, 2 on grisaille backgrounds (light worming). Modern red gilt-stamped calf. [ With :] Illuminated manuscript grant of arms issued by Charles III of Spain in favor of Don Joseph Ortiz de Zevallos y Almoguera, executed and signed by Ramón Zazo y Ortega. Madrid, August 1780. In Spanish, 89 leaves (301 x 200mm) with a large folding genealogical chart, all on vellum. 3 full page armorial illuminations, one with stamp of Charles III; 20 smaller coats of arms; 30 decorated initials, all heightened in gold (final leaf with worm damage strengthened by acetate). Modern gilt-stamped tan calf. [ With :] Two more heraldic volumes relating to the Ortiz de Zevallos family, one manuscript and one printed. Provenance : Manuel Ortiz de Zevallos y García (1809-1882, Peruvian politician and art collector; bindings).