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’
Single Item
MS. French e. 38
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
- 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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