Early English Law French Manuscript 11 Richard II Parliament Extract # Box

Original handwritten English legal or antiquarian manuscript extract on a single sheet of old handmade watermarked paper. The text is written primarily in Law French, with Latin-style reference wording, and appears to cite the Parliament of the 11th regnal year of King Richard II, corresponding to approximately 1387–1388. The physical sheet is believed to be a later early-modern manuscript, likely dating from approximately the 16th or 17th century, rather than an original parliamentary record from Richard II’s lifetime. The text appears to discuss a royal grant or legal interest involving succession, lifetime rights, and children or heirs, although a complete professional transcription has not been completed. The lower portion features a large decorative scribal pen flourish and smaller pen marks. These are believed to be calligraphic or pen-trial flourishes, not a personal or royal signature. The reference to “Ricardus Secundus” identifies Richard II in the source citation only; this document is not represented as written or signed by the king. The manuscript is written on one side only. The reverse is blank aside from age staining, fold impressions, and paper damage. A partial watermark is visible when the sheet is held to light, but the complete watermark design has not been conclusively identified. Condition: Significant age-related wear and structural damage. The central vertical fold has multiple open holes, missing sections, and a long split extending upward from the lower edge. Additional fold separations, irregular and chipped margins, edge losses, creasing, toning, stains, foxing, and general paper weakness are present. The sheet is fragile and should be handled with full support. Most of the principal handwriting remains visible. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, paper loss, folds, writing, and watermark. An unusual early English legal manuscript with historical interest relating to Law French, parliamentary records, Richard II, antique handwriting, and handmade paper. Sold as found, without formal paleographic authentication, provenance, or a complete scholarly translation.