An old large-format notarial register containing 20 handwritten pages devoted to deeds received by Maître Nicolas Cheral, a notary in Ardèche. Fine, regular handwriting fills the hand-drawn columns, detailing sales, obligations, receipts, donations, marriages, and wills. Imperial stamps, flourishes, and annotations in blue or red pencil punctuate these dense pages, rich in family names and places. A beautiful set for collectors of manuscripts and calligraphy enthusiasts, with many details to decipher about local life in the 19th century.
✦ Period: 1869 ✦ Provenance: France ✦ Dimensions: approximately 35.5 × 25.5 cm. ✦ Material: stamped paper, ink writing. ✦ Contents: 20 handwritten pages ✦ Condition: Unbound booklet, paper slightly browned with some stains, creases, and minor wear along the edges. Handwriting generally well-preserved. Set to be handled with care.
An old notarial register for a collection of manuscripts, calligraphy, and genealogical documents.
