^Lot 253 King Louis XIV

King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the unparalleled glory of France during his 72-year reign. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 14.5 x 6.75, 1671. Untranslated financial document regarding the delaying of collection of debts for the Duc de Gesres. Signed at the conclusion by Louis and also signed by Jean Colbert, as the French minister of finance. In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds and creases, several passing through signature, mild wrinkling, trimmed lower right edge, some light foxing, and a small mounting remnant to reverse.