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Countess Marie du Barry

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Countess Marie du Barry

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Auction Date:2012 Apr 18 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried, and executed during the Reign of Terror. LS in French, signed “Le Comtesse du Barry,” one page, 6 x 8, February 2, 1783. Untranslated letter signed at the conclusion by du Barry. Uniform block of toning over text and signature, two ink lines through signature, scattered toning and soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise very good condition.