Bidspirit auction | LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) Also known

LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) Also known as Louis the Great or The Sun King. King of France 1643-1715. Son ... - LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) Also known as Louis the Great or The Sun King. King of France 1643-1715. Son of Louis XIII. His reign of more than 72 years is the longest recorded of any monarch in European history. A curious L.S., `bon - Louis´, in his hand, the name being crossed, one page, folio, n.p., [Versailles], 29th December 1673, in French. During some periods it was normal practice that the King´s name was crossed once the payment order was accomplished. The document being an order of payment given to his Royal Treasurer Sieur de Martillac, instructing to pay 15.518 Louis to Claude Vialor. Folded, with overall age wear and staining. One small tear and small creasing, mostly to borders. G £1500-2000