European History | Collection of documents, c. 1642-1911

European History

Collection of letters and documents, comprising:

i) King Louis XV, document signed, 3 pages, folio, on vellum, 5 September 1769

ii) King Louis XIV, document signed, to Cardinal Casanata, assuring him of his continuing affection, 1 page, folio, 20 February 1785, two slits, foxing

iii) Louis de Bourbon, deed signed, 1 page, folio, Chantilly, 25 May 1678, light soiling

iv) François Kellermann, Duke of Valmay, document signed, 2 pages, folio, 19 November 1808, strengthened at edge, some marginal chips and soiling

v) Emperor Franz Joseph, document signed, certifying the knighthood of Johann Ptaschnik, 1 page, 29 December 1878, with photograph of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, c. 1865

vi) Emperor Franz Joseph, document signed, with a related document and two photographs of Franz Joseph, together 3 pages, c. 1865-1911

vii) Cardinal Mazarin, document signed, 1 page, folio, 1642, with engraved portrait of Mazarin, toned, worn, small tears at edges

viii) Eugene of Savoy, document signed ("Eugenio di Savoya"), as Governor of Milan, ordering the Milanese Treasury to pay 3600 scudi to Tomaso d'Lahoz, Governor of the Contado Principale of Milan, as his annual salary, Milan, 19 February 1714, 1 page, folio, in Italian, papered seal, ink stamps, docketing, integral blank