Called The Well Beloved, he miraculously survived the death of his entire family, and was loved by the French at the beginning of his reign. However, over time, his inability to reform the French monarchy and his policy of appeasement on the European stage lost him the support of his people, and he died as one of the most unpopular kings of France. Fountain pen signature, “Louis,” on a white 7.5 x 3.75 sheet cut from a portion of a document dated 1757. In very good condition, with typical age and handling wear, collector’s unobtrusive pencil notations at lower right, scattered trivial soiling and creasing. R&R COA.
