ISABELLA CLARA EUGENIA: (1566-1633) Sovereign of the Netherlands 1598-1621. Second child and eldest daughter of King Philip II of Spain. She also held the titles of Duchess of Brabant and Luxemburg, Countess Palatine of Burgundy and Countess of Flanders and Artois. Isabella is considered one of the most powerful women of her time. L.S., `Isabel´, one page, folio, Brussels, n.d. [1625?], in Spanish. The Spanish Sovereign forwards a letter stating `The Marquis of Balbases has sent to me and I forward to Your Highness this document, and if this is agreeable with your royal will, you can sign it in order to execute what it contains´ The Sovereign approves and signs forwarding the present letter alongside the written text. With blank integral leaf. Overall age wear, mostly to edges. About G

 

Ambroglio Spinola Doria (1569-1630) 1^st Marquess of Los Balbases. Italian nobleman and leader of the Republic of Genoa. Spinola Doria was considered one of the greatest military Commanders of his time. He served as Spanish General being victorious in multiple important battles.