-40%
Napoleon Bonaparte Document Signed
Napoleon Bonaparte Document Signed

Napoleon Bonaparte Document Signed

$ 1504.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Signed: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Napoleon Bonaparte Document Signed
    Author:
    Bonaparte, Napoleon
    Title:
    Napoleon Bonaparte Document Signed
    Description:
    LS - Letter Signed
    French Emperor who conquered most of Europe. Letter signed "Bonaparte", dated January 1, 1801, in French, page size is 13 1/4" x 8 1/2" on letterhead titled "To 1st Counsul Bonaparte, General 1st Counsul." Written by General Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 9th division Commander, to Napoleon Bonaparte. One page, on "Liberte-Egalite" "Republique Francaise" letterhead with an illustration of the Greek goddess representing the Army.
    General Gouvion writes to Napoleon "..When you called on all the former servicemen, Voisins asked for a leave to the Finance Minister to do the campaign. The Minister praising his zeal granted it to him...and was drafted into the chasseurs of Bonaparte, 6th company.." Now wounded, he request to get his position back. On top of the letter, Napoleon replies that the veteran should come and see the 1st Consul on the 18th in Paris and signs in his hand "Bonaparte." Light scattered toning, overall in very good condition with a strong signature.
    At the time this letter, the 32 years old Bonaparte had just become ruler of France and First Consul. He had crossed the Alps into Italy, defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Morengo and 2 weeks after this letter on January, 15 1801 he signs an armistice, bringing temporary peace in Europe.
    Seller ID:
    14458
    Subject:
    Autographs, Letters and Archives, Europe, Military , Royalty, World Leaders and Notables
    Max
    Rambod Inc
    offers thousands of historical documents, letters, manuscripts, printed ephemera, and first editions in all variety fields. Since 1991, we have served an international clientele of collectors, private
    institutions
    , and public libraries in acquisition and collection development. We are members of ILAB, ABAA, and PADA, and have furnished collections around the world with rare and unique material for over 30 years; from the personal letters of Nobel-Prize winning scientists to first editions promoting abolition or women suffrage. We also offer Important First Editions of Literatre, Americana, Science, Military, African American and Woman History.
    We offer an unconditional guarantee for each item's authenticity and completeness.
    This listing was created by Bibliopolis.