King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Henry,” one page, 8 x 11.5, April 26, 1589. Untranslated document addressed to a Mr. de Rambouillet, regarding an incident when people attempted to join forces against the king. Henry III was assassinated just three months later, upon which Henry IV ascended the throne. Cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 14.5 x 26, with a window in the backing to allow viewing of the reverse. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with a small hole at the center and mild overall foxing. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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