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Official report made to the National Convention by Tallien in the session of 9 Thermidor Year 3 (July 27, 1795) concerning the defeat of the emigrants at Quiberon. Printed in Auch at the Department printing house of Gers, this 16-page document represents a crucial historical account of one of the most significant military events during the Revolutionary period. The Quiberon expedition was a failed royalist landing attempt in Brittany that ended in defeat for the émigré forces.

Comprehensive register of reports from the rural police (gardes champêtres) of the commune of Florensac in the Hérault department, dated 1845. This extensive administrative document, represents a complete record of rural law enforcement and agricultural surveillance in 19th-century rural France. This register provides exceptional insight into the daily operations of rural policing, agricultural disputes, property conflicts, and the administration of justice in the French countryside during the July Monarchy period.

Official verbal process (procès-verbal) warning wine owners and cultivators not to deliver sold wine to buyers without the presence of a receipt, on penalty of paying the duties that should have been paid by the buyers. Dated Brumaire 28, Year 14 (November 19, 1805), concerning Mr. Octavien Vidal for non-presentation of receipts. This document provides insight into the tax enforcement and commercial regulations of the Napoleonic tax system, particularly regarding the vital wine trade in France.

This certificate is issued by me to attest that,
on the basis of the presentation of his merits and talents,
on 25 February of the year 1814,
in the region of the Wachtmeisterie and at the request
of Her Excellency the Countess Mniszech,

it is acknowledged that
the actual State Councillor, senator
and knight of several orders,
knight of the Order of Saint Catherine, first class,

as well as the archimandrite and librarian in charge of the spiritual affairs
of Her Excellency in the locality of Vishnevets,
are duly attested.

In confirmation of the foregoing,
this certificate has been issued with my signature
and bearing the seal of my arms.

Done at Tarnopol,
on 3 March 1814.

In the name of His Imperial Majesty,
our most gracious sovereign,

Actual Privy Councillor, senator

and knight of several orders

Ignati Antonovich de Teyls

Выдано мною сие в том, что по основанию представления моего усердного таланта,
25-го февраля 8-го числа сего 1814 года,
из Вахмистрской области и по прошению
Его Сиятельства графини Мнишек, М. Ж. М.,
перстерского величества действительный
штатский советник, сенатор
и разных орденов кавалер,
Екатерины 1-го класса кавалер,
архимандрит и библиотекарь духовных дел
Ея Сиятельства в мистечке Вишневец.

Во удостоверение сего
дано сие свидетельство за моим подписанием
и с приложением герба моего печати.

г. Тарнополь, марта 3 дня
1814 года.

Его Императорского Величества
всемилостивейшего Государя
действительный тайный советник, сенатор
и разных орденов кавалер

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Exceptional autograph document from Louis de Bourbon, Count of Vermandois, son of Louis XIV and Admiral of France, dated 1674. This rare manuscript represents one of the oldest documents in this collection, providing direct evidence of the signature and authority of a royal prince of the blood during the reign of the Sun King. The Count of Vermandois was a prominent figure in 17th-century French nobility and military leadership.

Collection of four interior passports from the early 19th century, issued by the Sub-prefecture of Béziers in the Hérault department. These travel authorization documents were essential for movement within France during a period when internal passports were required for travel between regions. This collection provides insight into the administrative practices and surveillance systems of post-revolutionary France during the Napoleonic and Restoration periods.

Military travel order (feuille de route) for the 18th Light Infantry Regiment, concerning a soldier traveling individually from Breda to Saint Didier (Ain) with a daily allowance of five leagues for lodging. Issued by the war commission in Breda on Frimaire 21, Year 13 (December 12, 1804), with dates and places of passage described on the back. This document provides exceptional insight into French military logistics and troop movements during the French occupation of the Batavian Republic (modern Netherlands).

Collection of two documents from the 18th century concerning hearth taxes (fouages) and land property (biens-fonds), representing the fiscal and property administration of pre-revolutionary France. These documents provide valuable genealogical and historical information about land ownership and taxation in 18th-century France, illustrating the economic structures of the Ancien Régime and the relationship between the monarchy and its subjects regarding property and fiscal obligations.

Remarkable medieval charter from the 15th century, dated 1445, representing an exceptional piece of medieval documentation requiring expert identification and analysis. This charter from the late medieval period offers potential insights into the political, economic, or social structures of 15th-century France during the Hundred Years' War era. The document's authentication and detailed study would provide invaluable contributions to medieval studies and French historical genealogy.

Parchment, Louis de Bourbon-Roussillon, at the head of many seigneuries, he was the collector of King Louis XI and in this document he reports on the application of the King's ordinance to the lady Le Breton and the collection of three thousand pounds that she owed the kingdom. Signed "Loys de Bourbon" dated December 24, 1482. Remains of red wax seal. Small band of parchment 31x9.5cm.

Louis de Bourbon, Count of Roussillon and Ligny (1450-1487), illegitimate son of Charles I of Bourbon and Jeanne de Bournan. He was legitimized by letters patent in 1463. In 1466, Louis XI granted him the dignity of Admiral of France

Official act of French registration for a commercial vessel of France, issued by the Minister Secretary of State for Finance, concerning a ship built in Bages in 1792 belonging to Pierre Delloug. Dated July 2, 1805 (Messidor 13, Year 13), this document was delivered at the customs office in the port of Narbonne. This registration act provides exceptional insight into 19th-century French maritime commerce, shipbuilding, and the administrative processes of the customs administration during the Napoleonic era.

Act of French Registration of Commercial Vessels of France issued by the Minister Secretary of State for Finance for a ship built in Bages (11) in 1792 belonging to Pierre Delloug. On 2 July 1805 (13 Messidor Year 13) at the Customs office in the port of Narbonne. Signed by the Minister Secretary of State for Finance

Royal military authorization issued by Jacques Francois Vicomte de Cambis, Marshal of the Camps and Armies of the King, Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint-Louis, Governor of Navarreins and Commander in the Province of Languedoc. Dated April 24, 1787, this document authorizes the establishment of a municipal guard in the commune of Florensac to prevent nighttime disturbances and crimes. Signed by the Vicomte de Cambis, this piece exemplifies the royal authority delegated to provincial military commanders in pre-revolutionary France.

Jacques Francois Vicomte de Cambis (Marshal of the King's Camps and Armies, Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint-Louis, Governor of Navarreins, Commander in the Province of Languedoc). Done at Montpellier on 24 April 1787. For the commune of Florensac, Authorization for the establishment of a municipal guard to prevent nighttime disturbances and offenses. Signed The Vicomte de Cambis

Commercial waybill document from 1810 concerning the transport of wine, representing the mercantile practices of early 19th-century France. This type of document was essential for the regulation and documentation of goods transportation across the French territory, particularly for wine commerce which was a vital sector of the French economy. The document provides insight into the commercial infrastructure and transportation networks of Napoleonic France.

Official brevet appointing the sieur Themoy as Captain for long-haul navigation, dated July 1, 1817. This prestigious document bears the signature of Charles Eugene Gabriel de La Croix de Castries, Minister of Marine and Colonies, and the chief of the first division. This captain's license represents the highest level of professional certification for French merchant mariners during the Bourbon Restoration, authorizing command of vessels for international voyages and long-distance coastal navigation.

Distinguished military medal award document, the Sainte-Hélène Medal, presented to Louis-Ange Themoy on May 5, 1821. This prestigious medal, created to honor veterans of the Napoleonic Wars who served between 1792 and 1815, was signed by the Duke of Plaisance. The Sainte-Hélène Medal represents the final recognition of soldiers who served during the Revolutionary and Imperial periods, providing a poignant connection to the Grande Armée's legacy. This document offers exceptional historical significance for collectors of Napoleonic military honors and researchers studying the commemoration of Napoleon's veterans during the Bourbon Restoration.

Exceptional royal appointment document granting the rank of captain to François Thomas Boudon de la Combe, bearing the authentic autograph of King Louis XV. This rare royal military commission represents one of the highest honors of the French monarchy, demonstrating the direct relationship between the monarch and military officers during the reign of Louis XV. The document's historical significance is enhanced by the royal signature, making it a prized piece for collectors of French royal memorabilia and military history.

Official navigation authorization from the Department of Marine and Colonies, dated March 20, 1817, addressed to Louis-Ange Themoy, ship lieutenant. This document grants permission for navigation on behalf of the Shipowners of the Kingdom, signed by Le Carpentier, head of the 1st Division of the Ministry. The authorization represents the bureaucratic processes of the French maritime administration during the Bourbon Restoration period, providing essential documentation for understanding 19th-century French merchant marine operations and the professional certification of naval officers transitioning from imperial to royal service.

Department of Marine and Colonies / Navigation authorization on behalf of the Shipowners of the Kingdom addressed to Louis-Ange Themoy, ship lieutenant. Paris, 20 March 1817. Signed by the head of the 1st division of the ministry, Le Carpentier.

Specialized navigation authorization from the port of Brest, dated April 10, 1817, authorizing Louis-Ange Themoy, ship lieutenant, to serve as captain on commercial and command vessels for long-haul and coastal shipping. This document bears the signature of Baron de Saint-Houen Yves Le Coat, representing the naval authority of one of France's most important Atlantic ports during the Restoration period. This authorization provides exceptional documentation of the French merchant marine certification process and the transition from Napoleonic naval structures to the restored Bourbon navy in the important port of Brest.

Navy / Port of Brest / Navigation authorization on commercial vessels and command for Louis-Ange Themoy, ship lieutenant. Brest, 10 April 1817. Signed by Baron de Saint Houen Yves Le Coat.

Distinguished academic diploma awarding the title of Doctor of Medicine to Mr. Themoy in Paris on November 25, 1814. This prestigious document bears the signature of Louis de Fontanes, Grand Master of the University of France and Peer of France, along with signatures from the Academy's rector and the Treasurer. The diploma was registered at the Clerk's Office of the Tribunal of Saint-Brieuc on May 1, 1815, bearing the signature of the court's clerk. Features two authentic seals. This exceptional piece represents the academic prestige of the University of France system established during the Napoleonic era and provides valuable genealogical information about the medical profession in early 19th-century France.

Complete set of naval service records documenting the career of Louis-Ange Themoy, ship lieutenant and midshipman, spanning from 1810 to 1816. These official documents were issued in Cherbourg on March 1, 1810, January 1, 1813, and January 3, 1814, bearing signatures from the Naval Inspector, the Marine Commissioner responsible for Armaments, and the Principal Marine Commissioner. An additional service record from Brest dated August 1, 1816, is included. These documents provide exceptional detail about French naval careers during the Napoleonic Wars and the transition to the Bourbon Restoration navy, representing invaluable genealogical and military history resources for researchers and collectors of French maritime heritage.

Charter on vellum with manual seal, April 1296, in-4 in Latin. Exchanges passed under the reign of Philippe IV le Bel, between Gaules de Garde Damoiseau and Guillaume Servier, of censes dates in the parishes of Saint-Etienne de Fonts and Saint-Martin de Caraman, against six censes floors in the city of Vaus of the castle of Naves

Exceptional original prototype drawing by Stern, the official engraver to the Emperor Napoleon I. This unique artwork was created as a model for a specific military or imperial action, representing the artistic production of the Imperial engraving workshop during the First French Empire. Stern, as the official engraver to Napoleon, was responsible for producing medals, currency, and official documents bearing the Emperor's image. This original drawing offers remarkable insight into 19th-century French imperial art production, printmaking techniques, and the visual propaganda of the Napoleonic era.

Stern, Engraver to the Emperor: Prototype / Original drawing for a share

Exceptional royal appointment document dated September 24, 1912, issued by Mercati, Marshal of the Court, on orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Hellenes. This prestigious document grants the title of supplier to His Royal Highness to Georges Gillet, a hairdresser-perfumer. The piece features a beautiful vignette illustration, representing the elegant aesthetics of the Greek monarchy during the early 20th century. This document provides fascinating insight into court ceremonies, royal patronage, and commercial privileges in the Kingdom of Greece under the Glücksburg dynasty.

Mercati (Marshal of the Court) on the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Hellenes, grants the title of purveyor to His Royal Highness to Georges Gillet (hairdresser-perfumer). Athens, 24 September 1912. Beautiful vignette

Extraordinary military document from Malta dated Fructidor 2, Year 8 (August 20, 1800), concerning the 5th Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Half-Brigade of Light Infantry. This remarkable certificate documents that Captain Commandant Pierre Pepin suffers from a voluminous hernia resulting from a powder magazine explosion that occurred on Messidor 13, Year 8 (July 2, 1800). The document bears numerous signatures and counter-signatures from officers, along with authentic wax seals. This piece provides exceptional testimony of military medical conditions and accidental injuries during the French occupation of Malta, a pivotal moment in Mediterranean military history.

Malta, 2 Fructidor Year 8 (20 August 1800): 5th Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Light Infantry Half-Brigade / Captain Commandant Pierre Pepin suffering from a large hernia following an accident (explosion of a powder magazine) that occurred on 13 Messidor Year 8 (2 July 1800). Signed and countersigned by the officers (numerous signatures)

Distinguished military correspondence dated September 11, 1816, signed by Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, Duke of Feltre, addressed to Lieutenant General Baron François Roch Ledru des Essarts. This official document announces the transfer of the 1st Battalion of the Departmental Legion of Gard to Grenoble. Clarke, who served as Minister of War under Napoleon, was created Duke of Feltre in 1809. The letter bears the signature of the Marshal of Feltre, offering exceptional documentary evidence of military reorganization and troop movements during the Bourbon Restoration period in France

Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, Duke of Feltre, to Lieutenant General Baron François Roch Ledru des Essarts / Paris, 11 September 1816 / Letter announcing the transfer of the 1st Battalion of the Departmental Legion of Gard to Grenoble. Signed the Marshal of Feltre

Exceptional autograph letter signed by Lazare Carnot, Minister of the Interior and Count of the Empire, addressed to the prefect of Saône-et-Loire, Jean-Pierre Ducolombier, dated April 24, 1815. This historically significant document relates to the reminder of a request for pieces and information concerning the payment for the construction of two bridges. The letter bears the authentic signature of Lazare Carnot, known as the "Organizer of Victory" during the French Revolutionary Wars. This piece provides remarkable insight into Napoleonic administrative procedures and infrastructure management during the Hundred Days period, representing a crucial moment in French political history.

Lazare Carnot (Minister of the Interior and Count of the Empire) to the prefect of Saône-et-Loire Jean-Pierre Ducolombier / Paris, 24 April 1815 / Reminder of a request for documents and information concerning payment for the construction of two bridges. Signature of Lazare Carnot

Haitian Empire Letter Baron d'Apollon Testament 1851 | Historical Haitian document. Baron Pierre Gustave d'Apollon, Aide-de-camp of Emperor, Customs Director. Letter attached to General JeanBart's will

Military Hospitals Cisalpine Document Milan 1801 | Military administrative document. French Hospitals in Cisalpine (Italy). Assignment to Bergamo hospital. J.C. Lesne, Chief Agent. Milan 1801

Letter Christine France Duchess Regent Savoy | Exceptional autograph letter. Christine de France, Duchess Regent of Savoy. In Italian. Lieutenant of Guards commission. Very rare royal document

General Lacombe-Saint-Michel Report Perpignan 1809 | Autograph military report. Jean-Pierre Lacombe-Saint-Michel, French General of Revolution and Empire. 10th Military Division Report. Perpignan 1809

French Army Batavia Certificate Legion 1801 | Historical military document. French Army in Batavia (Netherlands). Legion of Northern Franks. Service certificate Captain Philippe Seutin

Patriote Palloy Correspondence Bastille Medal | Exceptional documents from Patriote Pierre François Palloy. "Patriot of the Bastille". Correspondence and request for medal forged from Bastille iron. Very rare