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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
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[HELVETICA]. On behalf of our Magnificent &, Most Honoured L…
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2119
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[HELVETICA]. On behalf of our Magnificent &, Most Honoured L…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 80 - CHF 120
Voluntary lot
Description
[HELVETICA]. On behalf of our Magnificent &, Most Honoured Lords Syndics &, Council. Edict dated 31 December 1788 and surmounted by the engraved coat of arms of the Canton of Geneva, signed Puerari and printed by J. L. Pellet, 23x36.5 cm
This document proclaims measures designed to regulate the supply of essential foodstuffs at a time of frumentary tensions in Geneva. It temporarily suspended certain bans on the entry and trade of bread and flour, while prohibiting monopolies and restricting the manufacture of products deemed non-essential and flour-intensive, in particular pastries.
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About the sale
ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes Genève
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