Edicts & declarations dv Roy, povr l'establissement et revente des offices hereditaires de regratiers, reuendeurs de sel à petites mesures, & collecteurs de l'impost, en tous les greniers à sel de ce royaume.
A 1606 Paris printed royal edict from the French crown, issued by the monarchy and printed by F. Morel, concerning hereditary salt-retail offices and tax collection. The picture is a large decorative historiated initial letter set in a black square, with a dark ornamental letter formed of interlaced foliage, scrolling tendrils, and small flowers on a light ground, a model for initial capitals and framed decorative panels in printed text.
