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Lot consisting of a set of five sales or lease agreements, handwritten on vellum, dated between 1415 and 1543 (creases, tears, holes) - Lot of ten manuscripts on vellum, some dated to the 16th century (damage, missing sections, tears) - Letter of appointment for Mr. Alexandre Justin de LESPINE, bursar of the Abbey of Notre Dame de Grandchamp, dated 1682 (creases, water stains) - Letter of ennoblement on vellum, issued by Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, to Jean de Houdreville, described as “our Receiver of Chastenoy and Neufchastel” (in the present-day Vosges). The document is adorned with painted coats of arms. Dated 1576. Attached by a cord is the seal depicting Charles III on horseback (wear, stains) - Document on vellum in Gothic calligraphy. Probably a financial agreement drafted by Hermann Iselin, a judicial and administrative representative acting on behalf of the mayor and council of the city of Basel, Switzerland. The seal, adorned with a heraldic shield—likely that of Hermann Iselin—is set within a protective wooden casing. Late 16th century, early 17th century (wear and tear, stains). - GENERAL COMMISSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, letter from the Commissioner General of the Executive Branch acknowledging a donation of two horses made by Madame de Septeuil, dated August 1792 - Manuscript on vellum, retirement pension granted to Étienne Janvier Buquet, dated 1787.
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