Ineffectual king of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Advised of the growing discontent among his people, Louis prophetically observed “Après moi le déluge”—After me the flood—an apt prediction of the impending French Revolution. DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page on vellum, 11.25 x 14, 1734. An untranslated document evidently relating to an official appointment. Scattered soiling and toning and usual cut cancellation to blank portion at bottom, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
