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105 - [BONAPARTE] [18 Brumaire] ‘Proclamation by General-in-Chief …
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[BONAPARTE] [18 Brumaire] ‘Proclamation by General-in-Chief Bonaparte’, 19 Brumaire, 11.00 pm’ Port-Brieuc, Bourel, 29 Brumaire, Year 8, 9.00 am’. Dimensions: 37.5 x 46 cm. Poster ‘reprinted by order of the central administration of the Côtes-du-Nord (…)’ ‘ On my return to Paris, I found discord amongst all the authorities, and agreement established on this single truth: that the Constitution was half-destroyed and could not save liberty (…)” This is followed by a detailed account of the events of that famous day, concluding with “(…) Frenchmen, you will no doubt recognise in this conduct the zeal of a soldier of liberty, of a citizen devoted to the Republic. Conservative, protective and liberal ideas have been restored to their rightful place through the dispersal of the troublemakers who were oppressing the Councils, and who, having become the most odious of men, have never ceased to be the most despicable. ‘Bonaparte’. Minor, skilful restoration limited to a few words (which does not interfere with reading); otherwise a fine copy; rare. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:08 PM
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