Pope Pius VII, letter of indulgence

LETTER OF INDULGENCE. PIUS VII (1742-1823, Pope 1800-1823).
Letter of indulgence for Matteus Bolleschi, dated Rome March 8, 1822, ink on vellum, about 360x460 mm. With the popes personal lead seal in a strap of red and yellow silk. Also with signatures of other people. Some contemporary annotations on verso. Some worming, some foxing and spotting.

Pius VII (1742-1823), born Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, pope 1800-1823. Also member of the Benedictian Order, Bishop of Tivoli in

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