[MOLIERE]: (1622-1673) Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. Known by his stage name Moliere. French playwright, Actor and Poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and universal literature. His plays have been translated into every major living language. His influence is such that the French language itself is often referred to as the "language of Molière". Very rare document signed by Moliere´s wife ARMANDE BÉJART (1640-1700) French Actress, one of the most famous French stage actors of the 17^th century. Her mother co-founded with Moliere the theatre company Illustre Theatre. D.S., `Armande Gresinde Claire Eslisabet Bejart´, one page, oblong small 4to, vellum, Paris, 1<sup>st</sup> of March 1681, in French. The partially printed document being an annuity receipt issued by the Town Hall of Paris, stating that in presence of the Secretary Counselor of the King, House of the Crown of France, and collector of the Paris Chancellery, they acknowledge the payment of "Twenty eight pounds and fifteen sols" corresponding to the first quarter of the year paid by `Damoiselle Armande Gresinde Claire Elizabeth Bejart, widow of Jean Baptiste Pocquelin S. de Moliere´. Countersigned by a Town Hall official. Overall age wear and toning. Creasing and staining. The signature remains in fine and bold ink condition. F