CC6 Antique undated but circa mid 1930s German large (approx 4" x 2") cigarette card of Nicolas Fouquet shown as a magnificent framed portrait and on reverse all about his history (in German language) unused bar light imperfections in outstanding condition and with vintage character as scan will show.
Nicolas Fouquet, marquis de Belle-Île, vicomte de Melun et Vaux was the Superintendent of Finances in France from 1653 until 1661 under King Louis XIV. He had a glittering career, and acquired enormous wealth. He fell out of favor, accused of peculation and lèse-majesté