AUTOGRAPHS, LETTERS & MANUSCRIPTS
By International Autograph Auctions
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Jul 16, 2021
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN, Spain
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LOT 760:
WLADYSLAW IV VASA: (1595-1648) King of Poland 1632-48. A renowned Patron of the Arts. Wladyslaw ...
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Sold for: €1,100
Start price:
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1,000
Estimated price :
€1,000 - €1,500
Buyer's Premium: 25.5%
VAT: 17%
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WLADYSLAW IV VASA: (1595-1648) King of Poland 1632-48. A renowned Patron of the Arts. Wladyslaw gained fame when he defeated the Ottoman Empire and was elected Tsar of Russia by the Seven Boyars in 1610, although he did not accept the Russian throne. Rare L.S., `Vladislaus Rex´, one page, 4to, Vilnius, 10th October 1633, to Monsignor Archbishop of Larissa, in Italian. The King of Poland sends a friendly letter, referring to his correspondent´s letter and sending his best wishes. Bearing the Wladyslaw attractive Royal paper seal affixed to the verso of the address leaf, in very fine condition. The letter has been professionally reinforced to the verso. Overall age wear and staining, with edges trimmed. F to G
