Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility.

DON RAMON ZAZO OF ORTEGA,.

$7,500.00

Item Number: 109050

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 morocco with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, fleuron cornerpieces and central gilt motif within botanically gilt frames to the front and rear panels, elaborately illuminated vellum leaves including six full-page hand-painted coats of arms from the houses of Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega, Zarra, Echavarria, Aldecoa, and Lizerazu. Text in Spanish. Signed by Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega at the conclusion of the patent with a remnant of the original Royal paper seal. In very good condition. Rare.

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.