King of France and Navarre (born 1755) from 1814 (save a brief interruption in 1815 while fleeing Napoleon during the Hundred Days) until his death in 1824. Louis himself claimed that his reign dated from the death of his nephew, the Dauphin Louis XVII, in 1795. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Louis,” one page, 19 x 3.75, July 19, 1818. Untranslated document in French. Retains original oversized 5-inch diameter cast wax medallion seal, bearing an image of the throned king in relief on one side and royal crest on the other, tied to the left side with green and red ribbon. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, one fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered toning, soiling, and creases, and a few small tears to the lower edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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