Fano — Ecclesiastical Certificate of Freedom to Marry — 20 July 1727

A Latin ecclesiastical document recording the legal and religious formalities surrounding marriage in eighteenth-century Italy. Its printed structure, manuscript entries and seal preserve the workings of local church administration.

Details

Fano, 20 July 1727, during the pontificate of Benedict XIII. Heading identifies Alessandro Dolfi, Bishop of Fano. Approximately 10½ × 7½ inches. Printed Latin certificate of freedom to marry, completed in manuscript, with an embossed seal.

Condition

Age toning, folds, rough edges and a small central loss. Seal and written entries remain visible.