c. 1962. "Lots of Handkerchiefs" Inscirbed: "To Tommy/"Man" I prespire (sic) so much until I have to use lots of handkerchiefs/Louis Armstrong/Satchmo" Other signatures include: Billy Kyle (pianist) on ffep, Trummy Young (trombonist), Barrett Deems (drummer), Velma Middleton (singer), Squire Gersh (Tubist), and the cast and crew of the Harry..... Read More about Autograph album signed by Louis Armstrong

Paris: 30 January 1626. In French. Diplomat. A quittance for payment of 500 livres for Henry de Alesmirs. Mesmes was Maître des Requêtes, Conseiller d'Etat, Counseil des Finances and involved in important diplomatic missions. Read More about Manuscript document signed “J. J. de Mesmes”

[Paris]: 1615. First edition. An appeal to the Parlement of Paris. Read More about Le Sire Benoist Ferreur d'Esguillettes

Paris; Bordeaux: 16 August 1634; 31 August 1630. In French. Two quittances, the first with a line of autograph added by D'Aguesseau above his signature. He was a Conseilleur d'Etats, Lieutenant Géneral au Châtelet de Paris, Maître des Requêtes, Président au Grand Conseil and the first Président du Parlement de..... Read More about Two manuscript documents signed “A. D'Aguesseau”

N. P. [?Paris]: MDCXIV [1614]. This edition with the date as shown in roman numerals, with the spelling “Moseigneur” on the title and ampersand between France and Spain. It is not the same printing as that with the MDCIIII dating. Addressed to Marie de' Medici, as Regent. Recommending the postponing..... Read More about Discours sur les Mariages de France & d'Espagne, contenant les raisons qui ont meu Moseigneur...

[Paris]: [ca. 1616]. Adressed to the King about La Rochelle. Read More about Discours sur Plusieurs Poincts Importants, de l'Estat Present des Affaires de France. Au Roy

[Paris]: 1614. On the state of the nation. Read More about Le Serviteur Fidelle. L'Homme D'Estate. Dialogue

Paris: Chez Antoine Champenois, 1614. First edition. Following the discourse which addressed the princes and nobles in arms against the King, is a note from the author/publisher writing that the letter that the Prince de Condé wrote to the King fell into his hand and so he discusses Condé's comments..... Read More about Remonstrance aux Mal-contens…L'Indignation du Roy, Messagers de mort, & l'homme sage...

Paris: Chez Fed. Morel & P. Mettayer, 1617. Printed from the Registres de la Cour des Aydes. Consolidating the Inspectors of Election and stating their powers and rights. Read More about Declaration du Roy, sur la reunion des Offices de Controlleurs des Eslections avec les Esleuz...

Paris: 5 May, 1701, 14 April 1700. In French. Both documents are certifications that the men mentioned in the documents have served in the military and that they are released from service. Avejan was Lieutenant Géneral, and Lieutenant Colonel des Gardes. He was made a Commander of St. Louis in..... Read More about Two manuscript documents signed “Avejan,” one autograph, both with seals

Nancy: 4 April 1672. In French. Writing asking for admittance to Les Invalides for a cavalier, Labeofe who has served well and been wounded. Bissy was a Captain and then Colonel of the Cavalery. In 1672 he was made a Marêchal de Camp, 1677 Lieutenant Géneral, 1688 a Chevalier de..... Read More about Autograph letter signed “Bissy”

Paris: 26 May 1680. In French. Legal document. Bournonville was Sous-Lieutenant of the Gendarmes for le Prince de Rohan, he was a Marêchal de Camp and Chevalier de St. Louis. He is described in St. Simon's “Memoirs”. Read More about Manuscript document signed “Le Prince de Bournonville”