Description: LOT-LSE149. For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and historically important original antique c.1927 royal Egyptian handwritten manuscript document / berat / firman / farman in the name of Sultan / King Fuad I of Egypt, boldly hand-signed and sealed by King Fuad. Royal Egyptian Islamic calligraphic document is manuscript hand-written and hand-signed on authentic royal King Fuad letterhead / stationary with an embossed royal coat of arms for Fuad I / Kingdom of Egypt. The paper type is laid. Royal document is watermarked. Islamic calligraphy text is illuminated with speckles of gold leaf. Co-signers. Document is from King Fuad of Egypt to American Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Edward Lawton, Vice Counsel in Charge, US Embassy - Cairo. Berat / firman / farman is dated 28 Ramadan, 1345 (April 1, 1927). Document measures approximately 22.5" x 17.25". Condition is original. Original folds. Museum quality. One of a kind. Authentic and correct. Document translation: In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. A significant decree has been issued regarding the matter of agency and authorization related to the purchase of lands under the guidance of the wise leader. This decree is issued based on the interests of the nation and to safeguard its rights. In this noble decree, His Highness orders the agent to complete the official procedures and ensure the application of the law in pursuit of justice and equality. Finally, we hope for success and guidance from God. Signature: [FUAD] with his negative cartouche seal. Fuad I (26 March 1868 28 April 1936) was the Sultan and later King of Egypt and the Sudan. The ninth ruler of Egypt and Sudan from the Muhammad Ali dynasty, he became Sultan in 1917, succeeding his elder brother Hussein Kamel. He replaced the title of Sultan with King when the United Kingdom unilaterally declared Egyptian independence in 1922.
Price: 3138.96 USD
Location: Sparrows Point, Maryland
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Royal: Fuad I
To Commemorate: Coronation
Type: Royal Document
Royalty: Egypt
Year: 1927
Signed: Yes
Theme: Royalty
Country: Egypt
Features: Antique, Illustrated, Official Release
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Vintage: Yes
