King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643, whose reign was heavily influenced by his mother, Marie de' Medici, and his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed "Louis," one page, 16 x 7, 1613. Untranslated document neatly signed at the conclusion by King Louis XIII. In very good to fine condition, with soiling, creasing, and a stain to the bottom blank area. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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