Sister of King Francis I of France (1492–1549), also known as Marguerite of Navarre, who was a major author and patron of the French Renaissance; Samuel Putnam called her the 'First Modern Woman.' LS in French, signed with autograph subscription “your good friend, Marguerite,” one page, 8 x 9.25, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, March 5, 1523, countersigned by chancellor Victor Brodeau, address on verso. To the first President of the Parliament of Paris Jean de Selve to recommended particular attention to the case of Madame de Soubize, whose file “should be the first to be put over your desk.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, tiny binding holes along left edge, and an area of repaired paper loss to lower left corner. An extremely rare French literary and historical autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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