History - 83 - Bauman Rare Books Signed By Napoleon As “Bonaparte”: Original 1799 Napoleonic-Era Document Authorizing Payment To Be Sent By Courier 80. NAPOLEON. Document signed. France, May 5, 1799. Document on laid paper, measuring 8 by 12-1/2 inches; floated, matted, and framed with a portrait, entire piece measures 21 by 23 inches. $8800. Handsome original 1799 document, completed in a secretarial hand, authorizing the payment of 240 francs to be sent by courier, signed by Napoleon as “Bonaparte.” Finely framed with a portrait. During Napoleonic era, decrees of this type were frequently issued to instruct various local administrative officials to commence their official duties. This document, on printed “République Française” stationery (“Liberté”; “Egalité”), authorizes a payment of 240 francs to be sent by courier, and is dated “le 16 floréal an 7” (May 5, 1799). A few ink smudges to document, short closed splits along fold lines. Near-fine condition.
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