King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. ALS signed “Louis,” one page, 7 x 9, July 26, 1766. Untranslated handwritten letter about family news, mentioning the illness of Queen Marie Leszczynska. Addressed on the integral leaf by King Louis XV, with the black wax seal with royal coat of arms fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light edge creasing, and a circular seal-related stain.
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