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MILLON RIVIERA

209 - [ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS] [HISTORY]
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Estimate €40 - €60
Description
[ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS] [HISTORY] Court decree concerning the Queen’s Regency during the King’s minority. Paris. Published by P. Mettayer and P. L’Huillier, the King’s official printers and booksellers, 1610. Pet.in 8°. Full blue cloth binding, in the Bradel style. 6 pages. This decree, issued on 14 May 1610, following the death of Henry IV—who was assassinated by Ravaillac on 14 May 1610—established Marie de Médicis “Regent of France to administer the affairs of the Kingdom, during the minority of the said Lord, her son, with full power and authority”. The Court’s Decree concerning the Queen’s regency during the King’s minority is a historical document drawn up by the Parliament of Paris. This document is an official act drawn up to govern the monarchy during a period of weakness or disorganisation. It is often used to document the decisions and actions of regents or governors who were entrusted with governing in the absence of a king.
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Closing date 10/11/2026 at 8:00 PM
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