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Louis XVI

Document signed by Louis XVI a bit more than a year before the end of his reign

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Document signed by Louis XVI a bit more than a year before the end of his reign

Third son of Dauphin Louis, husband of Marie Antoinette, deposed in September of 1792, tried for treason December 1792, found guilty, condemned to death and guillotined. DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 9.5 x 14, July 16, 1791. Untranslated document signed in the center by King Louis XVI. In very good condition, with a horizontal fold through lower portion of signature, scattered toning and foxing, mostly to the edges, small hole near bottom and a bit of light edge wear. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #296 - Ended April 20, 2005