- A PAIR OF RELATED DOCUMENTS - DATED 1584 AND 1785 RESPECTIVELY -

16TH AND 18TH CENTURY PORTUGUESE LEGAL MANUSCRIPTS.

Portuguese deed of sale.

Two original antique legal documents, in a later string binding. Comprises: descriptive page of text [19th century], followed by 13-page manuscript, dated 1785, with signatures on last leaf, and a further 17-page manuscript, dated 1584, with signature on last leaf. Size: 30cm x 21cm and 27cm x 20cm.

Good condition. Light age toning to leaves. First leaf of 1584 document slightly frayed along outer edge, affecting a few letters. Pale stain to second leaf of same document. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

Two related Portuguese manuscripts, of a legal nature, relating to the sale of land. The earlier document is dated 1584 amd the later one is dated 1785. Both are signed.

There is a handy explicatory page of text from the 19th century, which acts as a title page, giving details of the transaction and the parties that were involved (please see gallery images).