This extraordinary 18th-century noble manuscript, dated April 28, 1756, is a one-of-a-kind historical artifact originating from Felczyn in the Lublin Voivodeship of the former PolishLithuanian Commonwealth. Executed on laid paper and preserved with its original folds, this museum-quality document measures approximately 13.5 x 8.0 inches and is distinguished by its elegant, flowing calligraphyan exquisite example of period handwriting. Authentically composed and wholly correct in form, the manuscript embodies the legal and social customs of the Polish aristocracy at a time when hereditary land rights and noble privilege were cornerstones of the Commonwealths political system. The document was issued under the reign of King Augustus III of Poland (17341763), a monarch whose rule symbolized the waning power of the crown amid rising noble influence.

The document features an extremely rare bilingual composition. On the front is a formal sworn declaration dated August 3rd, where Jzef Jakb Wacaw z Dbrwki appeared before a magistrate at Felczyn Hall, testifying under oath to the voluntary transfer of his estate. Remarkably, this deposition is written in Englisha highly unusual feature for a mid-18th century Polish document. The language and structure suggest it may have been created to meet legal or administrative requirements involving English-speaking officials, perhaps linked to trade, emigration, or diplomatic matters. The presence of English text in a noble Polish document of this nature significantly increases its rarity and historical appeal.

The reverse contains the full legal instrument in Polish-Latin, following the ceremonial legal formula of the szlachta (nobility). In this section, Wacaw formally transfers his hereditary estates in the village of Ruda to Tomasz z Ruda, while reserving the right of lifetime usage. This transfer, witnessed and signed by both parties, is a prime example of the hereditary property systems that governed noble life in the PolishLithuanian Commonwealth. The legal clarity, structure, and tone of the document reflect the deeply entrenched social contracts of one of Europes most storied aristocratic societies.

This document stands out not only for its content but also for its physical beauty and completeness. The fine laid paper, period ink, and flowing cursive script give it exceptional aesthetic and scholarly value. It is a singular artifactfully original, historically rich, and worthy of the finest collections of European nobility, royal documents, or legal antiquities. Truly museum-worthy, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of noble heritage from a vanished world of dynastic tradition and legal grandeur, written and signed during the reign of one of Polands last elected kings.