PHILIP II (1527-1598), King of Spain, Portugal, Naples and the Netherlands, husband of Mary I of England and sender of the Armada. Letter signed, Madrid, 23 November 1572, to the Duke of Anjou (the future Henri III of France), with address panel and seal remnants. Translation: "Most Serene Duke of Anjou, my very dear and much loved brother. Although I wrote to Your Highness by the Marquis of Ayamonte, I have wished to do so again now by the Count of Aremberg, since in my name he visits Your Highness and rejoices and congratulates you on the daughter whom Our Lord has been pleased to give to the Most Christian King our brother [Charles IX]. I very affectionately beg Your Highness to give the Count entire faith and credence in all he tells you on my part... Madrid, 23 November 1572. Your Highness's good brother, Yo el Rey", countersigned by Secretary Gabriel de Zayas – written three months after the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.
This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.