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Lot# 496 - 169-172 Auction

  • Lot# : 496 France

    Lot two early Kings letters, incl. signed parchment (19 x 31cm) of Louis XI (1423-1483), dated "Paris, le 5 novembre 1465", countersigned by his "Secrétaire et Conseiller d'Etat" Germain Le Picart (1431-1490) plus another signed parchment (38 x 29 cm) of Louis XII (1462-1515), dated "Paris le 6 décembre 1485" countersigned by the 'Trésorier des Finances royales' and the 'Secrétaire d'Etat' Jehan Cotereau Seigneur de Maintenon as well as a third parchment signed by Catherine de Cleves Duchesse de Guise (1548-1633) dated "Paris le 27 mars 1572" (upper left corner of sheet restaured).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF