Handwritten legal document - 12 pages, 1864

Old document of 12 handwritten pages, remarkable for its fine, closely written brown-ink script, arranged in long columns bordered by wide margins. The variations in handwriting, signatures, and initials add considerable visual interest to this collection of sheets tied together with a cord. The first page bears an imperial revenue stamp as well as a crowned eagle embossed seal. The text reproduces a judgment of the civil court of Romorantin dated July 23, 1864, relating to an inheritance case, with references to various parties and their representatives. A document that combines the charm of old handwriting with a glimpse into family affairs during the Second Empire.

✦ Period: 1864, Second Empire
✦ Origin: France, Romorantin, Loir-et-Cher
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 18 cm
✦ Materials: Paper, ink, and binding cord
✦ Contents: 12 handwritten pages
✦ Condition: Old folds, a few stains and foxing marks, minor wear along the edges and at the corners. Binding cord retained.

An imperial revenue-stamped manuscript for enthusiasts of old calligraphy, family archives, and Second Empire documents.