[OISE]. [PRÉCY-SUR-OISE]. Letters from François I granting Guillaume de Saint-Simon, lord of Précy, the right to hold markets and fairs. Deed in French, on parchment Remains of wax seals on pink and green silk lakes, parchment pouch for replacement parchment seal (seal damaged). Deed signed on the fold: "Par le Roy Jehan Salat, chevalier et maistre des requestes ordinaire..." and countersigned by Florimond Robertet. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, April 1518 Deed a little creased and folded, but easy to read and in good general condition. Dimensions: 605 x 280 mm Joint: 4 other charters attached to the basic deed by a cord, dated 1519.

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