ANNE OF AUSTRIA: (1601-1666) Queen of France 1615-43 as spouse of King Louis XIII, she also acted as Regent of France during the minority of her son King Louis XIV 1643-51. Anne was a Spanish Princess and an Austrian Archduchess. Rare D.S., `Anne´, one page, vellum, oblong 4to, Paris, 8<sup>th</sup> April 1658, in old French. Signed by Anne of Austria `By the Queen mother of the King´ as stated beneath her signature. The document being the rectification and approval by Anne of Austria of the patent letters previously signed and granted two months earlier, on 10^th February 1658, by her son the King of France Louis XIV, and which were granting the Baron of Culat the title of Captain and Governor of the town of Ploermel which were vacant since the death of his father. Countersigned by a Secretary. Provenance from the Monge collection. Overall age wear and creasing, with very slightly uneven edges, and left edge with small and professional repair, otherwise G

 Ploermel is a town situated in Brittany, in the north-western of France. A medieval city situated on the edge of the Broceliande forest which legend proclaims is the home of Merlin the Magician.