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Daguerre Savoie

25 - SAVOY – PIEDMONT – SARDINIA. A collection of handwritten and…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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SAVOY – PIEDMONT – SARDINIA. A collection of handwritten and typewritten documents relating to the DUMAX family of Saint Nicolas La Chapelle. These documents are moving as they trace the history of a family from the late 18th century to the first half of the 20th century, telling a personal story set against the backdrop of wider historical events, particularly the status of Savoy. Various documents including: - Copy of a petition concerning the village fountain at Saint Nicolas la Chapelle Church dated 11 October 1787, bearing the stamp ‘GAB GEN UN SOL’ with two coats of arms, probably relating to tax contributions (GABelle GENérale) - Receipt issued by Marie-Hélène Dumax-Baudron in 1845, bearing the round stamp of Piedmont-Sardinia - Deed of sale for a property by Mr Veillet dated 12 December 1848, bearing the round stamp of Piedmont-Sardinia - Power of attorney by Mr François Aimé Dumax-Baudron dated 7 January 2046, and by Mr Joseph Dumax-Baudron dated 18 March 1846 - Letter on letterhead dated 1912; letter from the office of the sub-prefect of Albertville, 1900; wine and spirits merchant - L’Union newspaper - Letters from 1815, 1824, 1829, 1846 and various other dates - Notice from the Conflans Registry and Estates Administration dated 17 April 1824 - Resignation from the office of mayor, 1880 - Marriage proposal document - Letter dated 2 May 1859 referring to the Italian Campaign under the command of Napoleon III - Construction project in Saint Nicolas la Chapelle, 28 October 1809, bearing the seal of the French Empire - Sardinian passport dated 6 October 1859 - Appointment of Mr Joachim Dumax-Baudron to the post of mayor of the commune of Saint Nicolas la Chapelle - Report on the state of the Barrioz Foundation: garden in front of the vicarage, 1882 - Travel orders for reservist Michel Dumax-Baudron - Blank writing paper, 1931 - Receipt dated 28 September 1852 - Will, 1868 - Letter dated 4 Nivôse, Year 9, referring to a prisoner of war (Montblanc Department) - Collection of humorous death notices: Society of Little Cradles, Association of the Best Drinkers and Unfortunate Souls, Tireless Grumblers, lads tortured by monstrous tactical manoeuvres, 1st brood - Certificate of Good Conduct, 1957 - ‘La Mode’ postcard from Aix-les-Bains, 1911
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About the sale ALPINE ARTS – FOLK ARTS AND TRADITIONS
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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