Rare 19th Century Catholic Episcopal Document – Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon – Canonicate Appointment – Nancy – Embossed Seal

 Rare 19th Century Catholic Episcopal DocumentBishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon – Canonicate Appointment – Nancy – Embossed Seal

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

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

The printed heading reads:

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

Issued in Nancy (Nanceii) and dated 1871.

 Features

• Original 19th century Roman Catholic ecclesiastical document
• Printed episcopal heading with coat of arms
• Latin printed text with handwritten entries
• Original handwritten signatures
• Embossed diocesan seal of the Diocese of Nancy
• Large folio sheet folded as originally issued
• Authentic French church archive document

 Historical Context

Joseph-Alfred Foulon (1823–1893) later became Archbishop of Lyon and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Documents issued during his episcopate in Nancy are of particular interest to collectors of Catholic church history and 19th-century manuscripts.

Condition

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

 Estimated Collector Value

€300 – €450

 

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