$244
Autographed letter signed as Cardinal ("Cardinali Lambertini"), two pages in a secretarial hand with the last seven lines written in the hand of Pope Benedict XIV as Cardinal, Ancona, February 9, 1729. Regarding a business matter in which his correspondent had been generously helpful. In the section written in the hand of the Cardinal, he claims the matter had risen to a crisis and he was prepared to bring it to a peaceful settlement. Born Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini, he served as Pope from 1740 to 1758. His pontificate was marked by a number of reforms pertaining to the calendar, the education of the priests and missionaries. Some very light crease marks; otherwise fine. Matted. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05
