Handwritten administrative letter 1788, 18th century notarial act

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Handwritten administrative document dated 1788, written in brown ink on laid paper, with period cursive script and notarial mentions. An old paper document with significant historical character, from the late 18th century.

Description

Old handwritten letter or administrative act from the 18th century, dated 1788. The document features extensive writing in brown ink, in neat cursive script, with legal and administrative formulas characteristic of Old Regime acts.

It notably includes mentions relating to a royal notary, as well as passages referring to an act or contract concerning a land sale. The sheet retains its old folds, irregular margins, and a beautiful ivory tone browned by time. A later paper folder, hand-annotated, accompanies the document and specifies the subject of the act.

Context

Dated 1788, this document falls within the last years of the Ancien Régime, under the reign of Louis XVI. Handwritten administrative and notarial acts from this period retain precise legal vocabulary, regular cursive calligraphy, and customary formulas related to transactions, obligations, or acknowledgments before a public officer.

This type of document constitutes material testimony to local administration and French notarial practices on the eve of the Revolution.

Condition

Used antique document, sold as is. Yellowed and browned paper, with storage folds, small border irregularities, handling marks, ink transparency, and wear consistent with its age. The writing remains largely legible, with some areas that are paler or marked by folds.

AFW

Careful packaging, suitable for antique documents and fragile papers. Professional shipping with rigid protection to preserve the integrity of the item during transport.

Keywords: [Old handwritten administrative letter 18th century 1788]