FERDINAND II, Holy Roman Emperor. Manuscript vellum Document Signed,an elaborate patent of nobility to Conrad Behem von Ehrnstam and his wife, written in an elegant calligraphic hand on 10 leaves with a nearly full-page illuminated miniature of the

FERDINAND II, Holy Roman Emperor. Manuscript vellum Document Signed,an elaborate patent of nobility to Conrad Behem von Ehrnstam and his wife, written in an elegant calligraphic hand on 10 leaves with a nearly full-page illuminated miniature of the Emperor seated on his throne with six dukes look-ing on. Also signed by the Emperor's secretary, Arnold von Clenstain. Folio, approximately 13x10 inches, 19th-century leather over wooden boards with 6 brass clasps and catches; remains of wax seal attached with metallic thread; boards a bit warped, interior with minor edge soiling, bookplate on the front pastedown. Eberstoff, 12 September 1632