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Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Manuscript DS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.25 x 14, September 18, 1762. Document reads, in part: “The Field Quartermaster General Johann Georg Haas, owing to his many years of unwavering loyalty to us and our royal archducal house, is bestowed upon him and his heirs and their descendants both male and female the title of knighthood…and he is granted a personal coat-of-arms, and with the title of knighted Nobleman of Grunberg.” Signed at the conclusion, “Maria Theresa.” Reverse of second integral page is docketed in manuscript (translated): “To the high-born, our privy-councillor, Lieutenant General, Colonel, Princly-National Commisario for the unified princely counties of Gorz and Gradisca, our loyal Anton Count of Puebla.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning, and a couple of small separations along hinge. RR Auction COA.
