An early 16th century French manuscript, written in Latin on...

Hammer

£30

An early 16th century French manuscript, written in Latin on vellum, dated and inscribed to the top margin "1502. 7 aoust. noble Claudo Bruni...", the reverse inscribed "No16 1502 7 aoust noble Claudo Bruni Receiveu du duc des B....ye à Poncin et à Cerdon pour le Emolument de la Justice, Ducale.....", 18 x 8¼in. (45.75 x 21cm.), faults. Two large holes and one smaller to top quarter of the sheet and small tear to left hand margin along an old crease. Some creasing and fold marks. Large ink stain upper left. The reverse dark toned and with some white (mould?) staining to surface.