F1-16. Privilege of Grand Duke Casimir Jagiellonian of Lithuania to the town of Vilnius
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Trakai,
1440 11 18
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Grand Duke Casimir Jagiellonian of Lithuania allows Vilnius inhabitants, according to the old custom, to trade in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania without paying customs duties.
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Ad Mandatum Magnifici Gastoldi Trocensis Palatini;
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The lesser red wax seal of Lithuania in a protective wax bowl, attached with a string of cherry thread. Diameter 32 mm.
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Latin; 1 f.;
19,5x32+5,2 cm;
Text:
11,5x21,6 cm; 18 rows.
The parchment decayed and ink faded along the folds. The first letter has a blot of an unknown origin. Underwent repairs in 2002.
The first letter of the intitulatio is enlarged.
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The label of Vilnius Public Library is on the reverse of the parchment.
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| References:
ZPP, p.6; SDGA, t.1, p.6, nr.5; Daniłowicz, t.2, p.174, nr.1768; ORO, t.3, p.2, nr.16; Jasas, p. 34, nr.49.
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