Henry VIII Signed Royal Document

Impressively sized and professionally restored to a museum-quality standard

King Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) is the most famous King in English history and the father of Elizabeth I. Known for his six wives and his enormous appetites, Henry's turbulent 38-year reign included the Protestant Reformation which created the Church of England.

This large royal document measures 22.5 inches by 15 inches (57cm by 38cm) and is in very good condition.

The manuscript is beautifully written on parchment in Latin, and has been professionally restored to a museum-quality standard.

Henry VIII signs "Henry R" prominently in the upper right corner.

This is an official royal document regarding ownership of land in Sussex, which had passed down from a former tenant to his daughter.

In old English law, the Crown had taken custody of the land until she came of age, in a form of tenure known as a 'capite'. By signing the document, Henry granted permission for tenure to be returned to the woman and her husband.