Bidspirit auction | Autograph of King Frederick William

Autograph of King Frederick William I - Autograph of King Frederick William I of Prussia (1688-1740), original document dated May 17, 1724, concerning the prevention of further resettlements to East Prussia, signed by the king himself. Darkened and trimmed, but no loss of text. Approx. 20.5 x 33.5 cm. With modern transcript of the document. Also includes a copperplate portrait of Frederick William I, 18th century, modernly framed behind glass. All in an elaborate folding slipcase, half-leather binding. Approx. 35.5 x 25 x 4 cm