Manuscrito - Año 1637-1639. Primeros Papeles Sellados Timbrados de la Historia Mundial. Felipe IV, Sello Cuarto. - 1637

Exceptional collection of original handwritten documents containing the first fiscal / official stamped seals ever created in the history of humankind, established by the Real Pragmática of King Philip IV of Spain.
Contents of the lot
- FIRST YEAR OF HISTORY SEAL (1637): Manuscript page with the original imprint of the seal of «S.º QUARTO 10 MS. AÑO 1637». An immaculate engraving with exceptional clarity of the world’s first issue.
- SECOND YEAR SEAL (1638): Document with the official imprint corresponding to 1638 (S.º QUARTO 10 MS. AÑO 1638).
- REHABILITATION / MIRROR-TEXT (1639): Printed document with the 1639 heading that also includes the emblematic overprint in inverted/mirror text used by the Royal Treasury to revalidate the stamped paper and prevent counterfeiting or fraud.
Condition: Superb for its nearly 400 years of age. The woodcut impressions of the royal coats of arms of Philip IV are presented with a degree of sharpness and contrast rarely found on the market. A centerpiece for major collectors of fiscal history, fiscal philately, bibliophiles of 17th-century documents, and museums of stamps or world economic history.
Excellent piece, carefully selected.
Ideal for collectors, lovers of antique paper and history, and also for those wanting to decorate a space with charm.
Original of its period. Excellent piece with no reserve price. Great opportunity.