LOUIS XI: (1423-1483)

LOUIS XI: (1423-1483) King of France 1461-83. D.S., Louis, one page (vellum), slim oblong folio, Pont-de-l'Arche, 20th June 1481, in Middle French. The manuscript document is addressed to the Treasurers of France and is a warrant for them to reimburse Jehan Lassavoire, ordinary receiver of Rouen, the sum of three hundred and thirty livres tournois. Signed by the King at the foot and countersigned by Guillaume Briconnet (1445-1514) French Cardinal and statesman who served as Superintendent of Finances for the Province of Languedoc under King Louis XI. An area of loss to the lower right edge of the document has been neatly replaced, and with some minor staining and light overall age wear. Lightly tipped to the upper edge of the verso to a folio page removed from an album. About VG