Illegitimate daughter of Henry II, King of France, and his Piedmontese mistress Filippa Duci; she was made Duchess of Angouleme by Henry III in 1582 (1538-1619). Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Diane de France,” one page, 13.5 x 9.5, April 26, 1605. Untranslated official document, signed in the lower left by Diane de France and countersigned by two other officials. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing and toning, some staining at the center, and two areas of edge vellum loss.
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