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Lot #144
Marie Antoinette

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Description

Extremely rare LS in French as Queen consort of France, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, July 20, 1790. Letter from Paris to her brother-in-law, Ferdinand I, the king of Naples and Sicily ("Monsieur mon Frere, Cousin et Beaufrere le Roi de Deux Siciles"). She expresses great satisfaction with King Ferdinand and Queen Maria Carolina's success in arranging the "trois mariages" between their children and royals of the Austrian Empire. Reverse of second integral page retains two original wax seals with blue tasseled thread. In fine condition, with a small circular stain to the lower right corner. An important letter between European royals.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #565 - Ended September 12, 2019





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