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French physician and politician (1738-1814) whose name became synonymous with the 'humane' instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page, 12.5 x 9.25, September 24, 1807. Diploma of the Academie de Medecine de Paris, signed at the conclusion in ink by Joseph Guillotin and other members of the academy's faculty, including president Edme-Claude Bourru. In fine condition.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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