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King Louis IX's Last Instructions to his eldest Son. Chroniques de France ou de St. Denis. France; end of 14th century. (Miniature and initial) King Louis IX's last instructions to his eldest son, King Philip III, on his death-bed, at Tunis, 25 August 1270. The king, in bed, with Philip and others beside him. set in a castelllated building. Text beginning with decorated initial 'A'. Image taken from Chroniques de France ou de St. Denis. Originally produced in France; end of 14th century. . Source: Royal 20 C. VII, f.8v. Language: France.