King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the 'Father and Restorer of Letters,' the cultured and well-read Francis, himself a poet, ushered in the Renaissance in France with generous support for a number of writers and ambitious construction projects. Uncommon vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Francoys,” one page, 19 x 10.75, October 9, 1536. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, wrinkling and creasing (heaviest to the left edge), a few light stains, and a slice and trimming to the lower right blank area.Format: DS