The man who many headless Frenchmen have to thank for their predicaments. French physician and revolutionary who proposed the use of a decapitating instrument (the Guillotine) as a means of execution. Rare DS, in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page, 8 x 12.5, September 23, 1791. Document concerning the employment of several inspectors and their employees. In part, “The Commissioner of the National Assembly, satisfied with the performances of the inspector of operations, of the under-inspector and of the majority of the employees under their responsibility, recommend them to the Inspectors in the Secretariat and to the gentlemen in the pensions office. They will be happy to hear that those who behaved well are entitled to the rewards decreed by the National Assembly.” Document is also signed by Lepeletier de Saint-Fargeau, the Duke d’Aiguillon, Jean-Marie Lapoule and the Marquis de Seignelay. Also accompanied by several photos of paintings of Guillotin, Lepeletier and of his invention. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few small notations, mounting remnant along reverse edge and clear, bold signatures. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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