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French Patent of Nobility, 18th Century

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French Patent of Nobility, 18th Century
A velvet folio folder with a French Patent of Nobility for Cajetau-Louis-Antoine de Carrara. The document is comprised of five vellum leaves, the first with calligraphy within an elaborate engraved border; the third leaf with a gilt-painted armorial miniature (6 1/4" x 6 3/8"), showing the coat of arms with a wooden cart in the shield, against a theater stage background; the last two with signatures, including of Marie Therese, J. G. Van de Veld, F. L. (?) Gilbert, and J. DeWitte. The folio is numbered 107, and dated November 13, 1710 (and above 1770). There is light soiling, especially on the corners, light spotting, but otherwise, the leaves are very clean; wear to edges of the velvet. The seal is missing. Folio with string binding and remnant ribbon ties; 14" x 10 1/4".