France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 2

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France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 2
France, Third Republic (1870–1940). A work by Captain François-Jean PAOLI (1842–1923), founder of the Gendarme Fund in 1888. A rare and beautiful bound collection of over 220 documents from 1887 and 1888, the years of the “Caisse du Gendarme’s” founding, concerning distinguished donors, including 164 autograph letters, 31 autographed and handwritten calling cards, and 25 blank calling cards annotated for “La Caisse Nationale du Gendarme,” including many from generals. The binding is covered in fine red morocco leather, titled and gilt-stamped with the small lettering “AUTOGRAPHES” "Charles Pélissier," as well as the name of the bookbinder, which is engraved in black: "GIRARD DEL NYONS." The spine is embossed with friezes and inscribed "1887-88." At the end of the collection is a copy of the “JOURNAL DE LA GENDARMERIE,” No. 1519, dated December 21–31, 1887, mentioning the creation of the Gendarmerie Fund. (Signs of wear and tear; some pages have become detached from the volume. Fairly good condition.)
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