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Lot #433
Henri Coiffier de Ruze, Marquis of Cinq-Mars

The most famous adversary executed by Richelieu, the beloved young favorite of Louis XIII

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The most famous adversary executed by Richelieu, the beloved young favorite of Louis XIII

Favourite of King Louis XIII who led the last and nearly successful conspiracy to overthrow Cardinal Richelieu (1620–1642). ADS on two sides of an off-white 10.5 x 8.25 sheet of vellum, an autograph receipt written on one side, and signed on verso. In very good condition, with two vertical folds passing through the signature, toned adhesive remnants along right border, and signature a shade or two light. Cinq-Mars autographs are extremely rare due to his early death at the age of 25. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013