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Lot #292
Napoleon's Imperial Guard

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Partly-printed DS, in French, one page, 15.25 x 15.75, June 7, 1805. Official document for a retirement leave from Napoleon's "Garde Imperiale," signed in the upper right by Pierre-Augustin Hulin as commander. Also signed in the center and on the reverse by four others, including General Gros. In very good condition, with edge tears, moderate soiling, and light dampstaining along the edges. Hulin became famous for taking part in the storming of the Bastille, the trial of the Duke d'Enghien, and the foiling of the Malet coup.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #568 - Ended October 10, 2019