Bidspirit auction | HISTORY - DE BÉTHUNE, Armand-Joseph

HISTORY - DE BÉTHUNE, Armand-Joseph (Versailles, 1738 - Paris, 1800) - France - Signed autograph document, dated March 1785, from the French lieutenant-general, philanthropist and agronomist, famous for having abolished feudal rights on his vast lands, mainly in Picardy. The Duc de Béthune lists the services he provided, which he entitles “Mémoire de ce que j’ai fourni depuis le premier juillet 1784”. 2 pp. in-8. - This lot is under temporary import in the UK. 5% VAT is due if delivered in the UK. Imnport VAT will be due if delivered within the EU.