RARE 1876 Catholic Episcopal Document – Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon (Later Cardinal)

Rare 1876 Catholic Episcopal Document – Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon Rare 1876 Catholic Episcopal Document Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon (Later Cardinal) – Nancy Cathedral Canon Appointment

Original Roman Catholic ecclesiastical appointment document issued by Joseph-Alfred Foulon, Bishop of Nancy and Toul and Primate of Lorraine.

The document confirms the appointment of Franciscus Xaverius Bourguignon as Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Chapter of Nancy.

The heading reads:

“Josephus-Alfridus Foulon, Dei gratia et auctoritate Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae Episcopus Nanceiensis et Tullensis, Lotharingiae Primas.”

Issued in Nancy (Nanceii) and dated 1876, the document is printed with the episcopal coat of arms and contains handwritten entries, original signatures, and the embossed diocesan seal.

Details

• Original 19th-century Catholic ecclesiastical document
• Latin printed text with manuscript additions
• Episcopal coat of arms at the top
• Handwritten signatures of the bishop and chancery officials
• Original embossed diocesan seal
• Large folio sheet, folded as issued
• Excellent historical document from the Diocese of Nancy

Historical Figure

Joseph-Alfred Foulon (1823–1893) later became Archbishop of Lyon and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, which adds historical interest to documents issued during his episcopate.

Condition

Good antique condition with normal fold marks and light age toning. The embossed seal remains visible.

Estimated Collector Value

€280 – €420

Comparable episcopal documents signed by bishops who later became cardinals generally sell within this range on the European manuscript market.

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