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25 - FERDINAND I, Emperor of Germany
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
FERDINAND I, Emperor of Germany Ferdinand, Emperor of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Infante of Spain, etc., confirms the deans, chapter and canons of Toul Cathedral in their immemorial possessions and customs, jurisdictions and other privileges, which shall be defended against them by the Archbishops of Mainz, Trier and Cologne. Signed Ferdinand (presumably in his own hand). Large handwritten (and magnificently calligraphed) parchment document dated 1 March 1563, accompanied by a black and gold cord with a large red wax seal (diameter: 12 cm) bearing the Emperor’s coat of arms. 50 x 64 cm; the seal is missing, otherwise in excellent condition Expert: Pascal Guillebaud
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About the sale A prestigious auction, featuring items notably from the Château de B. in the Vendée and the Monique Guillemot collection
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Auction time 09/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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