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Fair copy of a schedule of expenses of the household of Louis XV entitled ‘Etat et menu general de la depense ordinaire de la chamber aux deniers du roy, année 1718’

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MS. French e. 38
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Contains lists of officials, functionaries and others entitled to food and provisions, with the expenses allowable. The original was authorised by Louis Henry de Bourbon and Monseigneur de la Faye and dated 1 January 1718. Also includes a bookplate of Andre L. Simon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1 Jan 1718

Extent

170 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • French

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries MS. French e. 38

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Shelfmark:

MS. French e. 38

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 22624

Abstract

Fair copy of a schedule of expenses of the household of Louis XV entitled ‘Etat et menu general de la depense ordinaire de la chamber aux deniers du roy, année 1718’

Biographical / Historical

No biographical information is known.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Sotheby’s, 18 May 1981 (Simon sale), lot 236.

Physical Facet

The binding is calf and gilt.

Status
Published
Author
EAD version 2023 by Miranda Scarlata
Date
EAD version 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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