{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-administrative-1814-greffe-civil-saint-etienne","title":"Handwritten administrative letter 1814, civil registry Saint-Étienne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdministrative manuscript document dated 1814, from the registry of the Civil Court of First Instance of Saint-Étienne, on old paper with neat cursive writing and a French Empire tax stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld 19th-century manuscript document, dated \u003cb\u003eFebruary 19, 1814\u003c\/b\u003e, written in brown ink on old laid paper. The text mentions an \u003cb\u003eextract from the minutes of the registry of the Civil Court of First Instance\u003c\/b\u003e sitting in \u003cb\u003eSaint-Étienne, Loire department\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document features beautiful administrative calligraphy, with thick and thin strokes characteristic of judicial and notarial acts from the early 19th century. A \u003cb\u003e75-centime circular tax stamp\u003c\/b\u003e is visible, with the mention \u003cb\u003eEmpire Français\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as several signatures and registration notes on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole retains its original documentary character: old folds, handwritten annotations, traces of registration, and formal organization specific to registry acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated 1814, this document belongs to the period of the \u003cb\u003eFirst Empire\u003c\/b\u003e, at the end of Napoleon's reign. Administrative and judicial acts from this era were generally handwritten by the registries, then validated by notes, signatures, and tax stamps. This type of stamped paper served as an official medium for civil acts, extracts of minutes, and registered procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed antique item, sold as is. The paper shows a natural patina, customary folds, foxing, handling marks, browning at the edges, and small marginal wear consistent with its age. The writing remains largely legible, with a beautiful graphic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW takes particular care in preparing antique documents. The shipment will be carried out with appropriate protection to preserve the paper during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Old handwritten administrative letter 19th century 1814]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220708446535,"sku":"50149-1cc0a698-91fb-4dac-9f63-8fdd8270a791-PA3.57","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_870305d4-b08b-47cc-bf02-37520377a7f3.jpg?v=1782289539","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-administrative-1814-greffe-civil-saint-etienne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}