An old four-page handwritten document featuring two contrasting hands: one fine and closely written, carefully aligned, the other freer, accompanied by signatures and flourishes. The first page bears an imperial tax stamp and a blind embossed crowned eagle, as well as a fine raised professional mark bearing the name of Ad. Tardeau, bailiff in Mennetou-sur-Cher. The text concerns foreclosure proceedings and the sale of property, with an extract from a judgment of the civil court of Romorantin dated May 28, 1864. An interesting piece for its graphic details, handwriting, and administrative markings from the Second Empire.
✦ Period: 1864, Second Empire ✦ Provenance: France, Loir-et-Cher ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 18 cm ✦ Material: Paper and ink ✦ Contents: 4 handwritten pages ✦ Condition: Old folds, a few small stains and foxing, light wear to the edges and corners. Handwriting and raised marks are well preserved.
A Second Empire-era document to collect for its handwritten text, tax stamps, and embossed bailiff’s mark.
