1p, 8.5 x 12 in., Madrid, May 1565, in old Spanish. Document possibly signed by Philip II of Spain (Castile) (1527-1598). We don't see the typical "Yo el Rey," but there are other ciphers and notations that are possibly indicative of royal signatures, and although we were unable to locate extensive comparative exemplars (short notes are less reliable for comparison), there is some indication that the note itself may be in Philip's hand. Philip was born in 1527, in a time of great changes on the landscape of not only Europe, but the world. Philip took Spain to the height of her influence, and during his reign, the sun hardly ever set on the Spanish Empire, as she had holdings on every continent. And during his marriage to Queen Mary I of England, he also could claim the British Empire. When Mary died, Philip wished to retain his position, so he sent a proposal of marriage to Elizabeth. The execution of Mary Queen of Scots made it clear that a Catholic would not accede to the English throne, so Philip made plans to invade England, sending his Armada to its famous defeat. Two more armadas met a similar fate. Peace would not prevail until both Philip (1598) and Elizabeth were dead. Condition: Water damage to paper; ink is fine.
1p, 8.5 x 12 in., Madrid, May 1565, in old Spanish. Document possibly signed by Philip II of Spain (Castile) (1527-1598). We don't see the typical "Yo el Rey," but there are other ciphers and notations that are possibly indicative of royal signatures, and although we were unable to locate extensive comparative exemplars (short notes are less reliable for comparison), there is some indication that the note itself may be in Philip's hand. Philip was born in 1527, in a time of great changes on the landscape of not only Europe, but the world. Philip took Spain to the height of her influence, and during his reign, the sun hardly ever set on the Spanish Empire, as she had holdings on every continent. And during his marriage to Queen Mary I of England, he also could claim the British Empire. When Mary died, Philip wished to retain his position, so he sent a proposal of marriage to Elizabeth. The execution of Mary Queen of Scots made it clear that a Catholic would not accede to the English throne, so Philip made plans to invade England, sending his Armada to its famous defeat. Two more armadas met a similar fate. Peace would not prevail until both Philip (1598) and Elizabeth were dead. Condition: Water damage to paper; ink is fine.
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