Letter, Venice, Italy

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.4120
  • Dates of Creation
      24 Apr. 1420
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

Letter from Nicol• Dolfin in Venice to Blasio Dolfin in Alexandria, discussing the trade in jewels, pearls, slaves and other commodities, with the countries of north-western Europe and the near east. Signed holograph on two sides. Wafer seal on silk.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from Julian Browning, PO Box 4005, London W9 (£1,085 - total cost for MS Doc.4118-21), May 1993

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Additional Information

Italian