Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility.

DON RAMON ZAZO OF ORTEGA,.

$6,500.00

Item Number: 110235

Rare illuminated patent of Nobility signed by Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega, historian and King of Arms to Charles III, King of Spain. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers, elaborately illuminated hand-painted full page coat of arms and numerous heraldic shields each with silk guard leaves, text in script, illuminated hand-painted initials, headpieces and tailpieces. Singed at the conclusion of the patent by Don Ramon Zazo y Ortega and  Vicente Lorenzo Verdugo with Royal paper seals. In very good condition.

The King of Arms to King Charles III of Spain, Don Ramon Zazo was in charge of granting armorial bearings and certifying genealogies and noble titles throughout Charles III's reign from August 1759 to December 1788. As King of Spain, Charles III made far-reaching reforms such as promoting science and university research, facilitating trade and commerce, and modernizing agriculture. He also sought to reduce the influence of the Church and strengthen the Spanish army and navy.