NAPOLEON BONAPARTE * PSA * Autograph MILITARY Document Signed as EMPEROR * 1811

Description: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, large document signed as Emperor of France, dated June 4, 1811 from St. Cloud and countersigned by French General Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke as "Duc du Feltre" concerning the Prince of Eckmuhl, Louis Nicolas Davout. Bonaparte adds "accordé" (approved) in his hand. Davout, a strict disciplinarian known as "The Iron Marshal" was considered one of Napoleon's finest military commanders. Includes handsome, small 3.5" x 4" original antique engraving of Bonaparte as Commander In Chief of all military forces. After divorcing Joséphine (who was unable to bear any children with Napoleon), Napoleon marries Marie-Louise, daughter of the emperor of Austria, in 1810. On March 20, 1811, Marie-Louise bears him a son, Napoleon II, King of Rome. Just 5 days after this document was signed, the King of Rome was christened. It was also in 1811 that future Waterloo victor and British General Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, and his troops would suffer a defeat at the hands of the French army at Redinha. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. Sale includes original PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. GUARANTEED GENUINE. An investment-quality acquisition for any collection. Condition is as shown with toning, light wrinkling and expected folds, consistent with age, use and handling. Stray pencil notations and pen marks, as shown with unknown secretarial writing on reverse. Document measures appx. 8" x 12.5". NOTE: DOCUMENT SHIPS PARTIALLY FOLDED. Own a remarkable, original piece of World history! The perfect gift for the collector, autograph enthusiast, Francophile or History buff. A must-have addition to the Executive Office, den, or "Man Cave". Sold as is, as shown.

Price: 3995 USD

Location: Wayne, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-09T20:17:36.000Z

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