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*ROYAL NAVY – ANCIEN RÉGIME
See original version (French)
115
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*ROYAL NAVY – ANCIEN RÉGIME
See original version (French)
Estimate €40 - €80
Judicial lot
Description
*ROYAL NAVY – ANCIEN RÉGIME
Letter of marque on parchment, signed by Louis-Jean-Marie de BOURBON, Duke of PENTHIEVRE (1725–1793), grandson of Louis XIV, Grand Admiral of France.
Issued at Versailles, 24 October 1760
This is an official maritime passport on period vellum, completed by hand in ink. It features a prominent calligraphic header adorned with foliage and the coat of arms of the Admiral of France. This rare document was issued in the midst of the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763).
32.5 x 47.5 cm
Framed
(shows signs of use, creases, foxing)
Court fees: 14.28% incl. VAT + Live fees
See original version (French)
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