Isabel I, Queen of Spain

Document Signed ("Yo la Reyna"), on paper, in Spanish

      Granada:, 8 May 1501 .. The usual cancellation indicating that this has been entered into the account books. Remnant of stiff paper at top of verso indicating it was once mounted in an album.. Folio (31.2 cm, 12.25"). [1] p. . . On the top half of this page the Queen orders Sancho de Parades, her chamberlain, to pay Germ n de Paris and his partner Jacques 22,600 maravides remaining on the 78,600 maravides that she owes them for a tapestry. The woven piece is a gift for a church, and includes 12 depictions of the royal coat of arms. #11; On the bottom half is a signed receipt, in Spanish, dated Granada 8 May 1501, wherein Germ n de Paris and Jacques acknowledge receiving the above mentioned payment.