[Charters of the XIVth century-Touraine] Parchment; 1 leaf; single-sided manuscript Beautiful mid-14th century charter in French. Obligation of Philippon Gargeau, parishioner of Esvres, to honorable homme maitre Jehan Gargeau, canon of Saint Martin de Tours, for twelve gold florins with the shield at the corner of Philippe VI for the balance of the sale of wheat and other fruits of the prebend of the aforementioned canon, payable within one month. Done in Tours under the seal of the Chatellenie on Thursday April 6, 1357. Signed baudis for J. de Malicorne. Dim: 18.1 x 35.4 cm. Good condition. Translation and old certificate of authenticity enclosed.

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