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URBANUS VIII, POPE (MAFFEO BARBERINI, 1588-1644), Manuscript Papal Brief, granting an indulgence.
Roma, 3 january, 1643 (brief); 14 february, 1643 (copied). 15 x 45 cm (16 x 6 inches). Single oblong vellum leaf in Latin in a chancery hand, signed by several Curial secretaries ("M.A. Maratori" and two others indecipherable). Old folds, two small perforations (no loss), light soiling. ΒΆ Fascinating document from Pope Urban VIII, (Maffeo Barberini,1568-1644), whose most remembered pontifical decision was to have the Roman Inquisition prosecute Galileo for heresy
Offered for US$ 350.00 by: James Cummins Bookseller - Book number: 243154