Francis I (1494-1547). Manuscript document signed ("Francoys") to Jehan Prevost, Controller, 20 October 1540.
One page, 4to (10 x 8 in; 254 x 203 mm), old folds, upper corner soiled, green paper label mounted on recto, addressed on verso, window-mounted. Countersigned by Guillaume Bochetel. Framed and matted with a portrait engraving.
A royal administrative directive from the King of France concerning the regulation of grain trade and licenses in southern and central France.
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