Land Grant
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Toronto, ON, The Robertson Davies Library at Massey College, Rueter FF 0006
Andreea Marin, Massey College 2022 (Born Digital)
Remarks by the Editor
Charter of a land grant in 17th century France
General Information
Title
Land Grant
Shelfmarks
Rueter FF 0006
Material
Parchment
Place of Origin
France
Date of Origin
June 30, 1600
Script, Hands
French secretary hand, cursive.
Original Condition
Page Height
294 mm
Page Width
236 mm
Height of Written Area
225 – 250 mm
Width of Written Area
165 – 195 mm
Number of Columns
1
Width of Columns
165 – 195 mm
Number of Lines
28
Line Height
10 mm
Ruling
yes
Numbering
1 bifolium, 1r-2v
More about the Condition
First three pages contain the writing of the legal document. Page 4, leaf 2 verso contains inscription, signature, and date.
Current Condition
Dimensions
294 x 236 mm
More about the Current Condition
Small tear on the bottom left of the first leaf recto. Unevenly cut on the edges. Yellowing and ink smudging on the inside.