Royal French Notarial Document – Louis-Philippe I – Nancy – 19th Century

Royal French Notarial DocumentLouis-Philippe I – Nancy – 19th Century

Rare original French royal legal manuscript issued under King Louis-Philippe I, titled:

“Louis Philippe – Roi des Français”

This elegant notarial document was drafted before a notary in Nancy, France, during the period of the July Monarchy (1830–1848).

The document opens with an impressive calligraphic royal heading and the formal formula:

“Louis-Philippe, King of the French”

followed by the standard royal legal address:

“À tous présents et à venir, salut.”

Historical Context

The document originates from the reign of Louis-Philippe I, the last king of France before the Revolution of 1848.

During this period, all official legal acts—including property transactions, contracts, and civil records— were issued in the monarch's name.

Such manuscripts are direct witnesses to the administrative system of the July Monarchy.

Description

Original handwritten notarial act including:

• royal heading “Louis-Philippe – Roi des Français”
• official fiscal revenue stamp (Timbre Royal)
• elegant calligraphy typical of 19th-century French legal manuscripts
• signatures of the notary and parties involved
• multi-page folded manuscript format

The act was drawn before a notary in Nancy, one of the historic administrative centers of eastern France.

Details

• Country: France
• Place: Nancy
• Period: July Monarchy (1830–1848)
• Ruler: Louis-Philippe I
• Type: Royal notarial manuscript
• Medium: Ink on paper
• Format: Multi-page folded legal document
• Language: French

Condition

Good historical condition:

• original folds from archival storage
• light foxing and age toning
• minor edge wear
• ink and calligraphy remain clear and legible

 Collector Interest

Highly desirable for collectors of:

• French royal history
• July Monarchy documents
• royal administrative manuscripts
• legal history and genealogy
• Napoleonic / post-Napoleonic era documents

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