May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2012
Louis XV document signed ''Louis'' as King of France, datelined Fontainebleau, 1 November 1746. The monarch's controversial reign, influenced heavily by Madame de Pompadour, is debated as the ultimate cause of the French Revolution. Louis here confirms the military appointment of Lt. Regiment Berry, countersigned by ''Voyer d'Argenson'', also known as Marc-Pierre de Voyer de Paulmy, comte d'Argenson. Partially printed single page document contains notations to verso and measures 9.75" x 14.75". Toning and pinholes to fold intersections with separation to fold lines at edges. In very good condition.
French King Louis XV Signed Document -- the King Whose Reign Begun the End of the French Monarchy
Click above for larger image.