Philip II. Attestation of nobility for Hernando and Martin de la Bega
Reference code
MSS/0416
Title
Philip II. Attestation of nobility for Hernando and Martin de la Bega
Date
28 January 1582
Level of description
Item
Extent and format
Vellum; pp. ii + 70.
Quarto.
Vellum binding, with vellum ties. Modern black slipcase. Bookplate (crest a demi-lion rampant; arms of the Order of Charles III of Spain; motto 'Sub robore Virtus'; see also MSS/0321), p.i.
Quarto.
Vellum binding, with vellum ties. Modern black slipcase. Bookplate (crest a demi-lion rampant; arms of the Order of Charles III of Spain; motto 'Sub robore Virtus'; see also MSS/0321), p.i.
Scope and content
Carta executoria de hidalguia, or attestation of nobility, granted by Philip II of Spain to the brothers Hernando and Martin de la Bega of Cerezo; Valladolid, 28 Jan. 1582. Lacks seal, portion of cord remains. No illuminated pages. Some initials in gold on blue or red strips (cf. MSS/0415). Signatures of officials, p.69; official notes, p.70.
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/416
Language
Spanish