King of France (born in 1423) who reigned from 1461 until his death in 1483. LS in French, signed "Loys," one page, 7.5 x 5.5, October 23 [circa 1470]. An important diplomatic letter to his sister-in-law, the Duchess of Milan, prominently signed in the lower left by King Louis and countersigned by Robineau. In part (translated): "We send to you our friend and loyal advisor the bishop of Montauban [Jean II of Montalembert] who will explain matters dear to our heart. And we pray you to believe everything he will tell you from our part as if we were saying it ourselves. We pray the Lord to keep you under his Holy protection." Archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait and caption to an overall size of 24 x 14. In fine condition. While documents from Louis XI—the earliest obtainable king of France—come to auction from time to time, letters are much more difficult to find, especially such a well-preserved example as this.
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