a close up of a piece of paper with writing on itan old document with writing and a red wax seal on it
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81 - PHILIP II of BURGUNDY, known as ‘the Bold’ (1342–1404), Duke…
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Estimate €500 - €600
Description
PHILIP II of BURGUNDY, known as ‘the Bold’ (1342–1404), Duke of Burgundy. Decree issued in his name, Paris, 5 August 1402; signed by De Courlon; oblong folio-sized parchment (18.5 x 35 cm), fragment of a red wax seal bearing his coat of arms. Order to his financial officials to pay the sum of sixteen francs to Jehan Lorent for the journey he undertook on the Duke’s orders, leaving ‘his hostel at Maisières’ to stand in for twelve days for Jehan Belart, the receiver of the Rethelois district. The decree begins by listing all his titles: ‘Philippe, son of the King of France, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders, Artois and Burgundy, Palatine Lord of Salins and Mechelen, having the governance of the lands of our most dear son Anthoine, Count of Rethel’…
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About the sale AUTOGRAPHS & MANUSCRIPTS – PENNED BY HISTORY’S GREAT FIGURES
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Auction time 09/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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