1626 Stunning French Manuscript Document, Likely a Contract
by Unknown
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
France. Good with no dust jacket. 1626. Ephemera. On offer is a document fragment that dates from early 17th century France. The earliest date in the document is 1626. The document consists of five very well-identified paragraphs. It may well be a contract or agreement as it does not bear the customary salutations or a complimentary close. The early 1600s were a time of major turmoil within France. In 1600, France was essentially a Catholic country. However, there was a sizable minority of the population, known as Huguenots, who followed the religious teachings of John Calvin. Under Henri IV, they had been granted a number of protections and rights through the Edict of Nantes, signed in 1598. Henris successor, Louis XIII was far less tolerant of Protestants. Increasing tensions finally led to open rebellion. In three successive rebellions in the early 1600s, the Huguenots rebelled. Massacres and atrocities were common and whole cities were burnt to the ground and their population put to the sword. It is against this backdrop that this document was written. For a historian, this is a superb connection to these violent and turbulent times in France and events that would shape France right into the Revolution. The document measures 10.0 inches by 6.5 inches. It is a single sheet, folded lengthwise to form a four page document. The text covers the first two pages. The paper is in good condition with wear marks along the edges. There is some light staining on the pages. The handwriting is difficult to read as it is a rather ornate cursive style. ; Manuscripts; 10"x6.5"; 4 pages .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0010236
- Title
- 1626 Stunning French Manuscript Document, Likely a Contract
- Author
- Unknown
- Format/Binding
- Ephemera
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Place of Publication
- France
- Date Published
- 1626
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 17th Century France, French Manuscript, CONTRACT, 17th Century History
- Bookseller catalogs
- 17th Century Manuscript; 17th Century Ephemera; The Document Store;
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling fine books and rare manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Societyeach treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
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