Title: Renaissance Charter for one Viscount. Manuscript on Parchment, February 17 1552
Condition: Good
A mid 16th century Renaissance Period charter for a viscount, written in French, handwritten on parchment in the year 1552, from the reign of King Henry II. The charter is written in an elaborate script. The first line of text sports several particularly detailed initials. There are several signatures at the end.
This charter has been written in a 31-line format.
One large manuscript on parchment (33.7 x 31 cm), 7 leaves
This manuscript is in good shape, with rubbing and aging to the parchment. There is parchment lacking at the lower right corner, and a larger portion lacking to the last leaf. Some of the text to the verso of the last leaf has faded.