STATE OF AVIGNON. 1678. Repairs to the Great Roads: Order of "François Abbot NICCOLINI, Vice-Legate & Governor General in the City & Legation of AVIGNON, & Superintendent of the Arms of His Holiness in this State." "The bad and dangerous state, in which we found the Great Roads leading to this City; having made us aware of the necessity to have them promptly repaired..." - Given in AVIGNON, at the Apostolic Palace on April 7, 1678 - Printed in Avignon, by Michel CHASTEL, Printer of His Holiness. With permission of the Superiors, 1678. Beautiful vignette with arms. Cupboard (82 x 44) Condition B

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