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Jewels from the French Collection: French Charter

Jewels of the French Collection


French Charter manuscript, 1286

[French Charter]
[Manuscript, 1286]

French Charter
Manuscript, 1286

One of a collection of twelve manuscript charters on vellum, prepared between 1186 and 1557. This 1286 charter, bearing an armorial seal, between the nobleman Arnauld Berald and his wife, concerns the application of feudal laws to their property.