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Louis XVI

Louis XVI Document, signed during the French Revolution

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Louis XVI Document, signed during the French Revolution

Third son of Dauphin Louis, husband of Marie Antoinette, deposed in September of 1792, tried for treason December 1792, found guilty, condemned to death and guillotined. DS, in French, one page, 9.25 x 13.75, October 10, 1791. Document, signed ten months before he was executed. An order to the Treasurer General for payment of 6000 livres to S. Deroy for work connected with the forest of Fontainbleau. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal fold, several other notations and signatures, seal remnant to lower left, a couple light creases and trivial paper loss to top edge. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #287 - Ended July 21, 2004