Royal French Notarial Document Louis-Philippe I – Nancy – 19th Century
Louis-Philippe I notarial document from Nancy, an original French legal manuscript dating to the July Monarchy (1830–1848) and the reign of Louis-Philippe I, King of the French.
The document opens with the striking royal heading “Louis Philippe – Roi des Français” followed by the traditional legal formula “À tous présents et à venir, salut.” It was drawn up before a notary in Nancy, France, and preserves the formal appearance of a 19th-century French legal manuscript.
The document features elegant handwritten French calligraphy, a royal fiscal revenue stamp (Timbre Royal), signatures of the notary and parties involved, and its original multi-page folded format.
Historical Context
The manuscript belongs to the period of the July Monarchy, when Louis-Philippe I ruled France from 1830 until 1848.
The title “Roi des Français” was the official royal title adopted by Louis-Philippe, distinguishing his reign from the earlier Bourbon tradition of the “King of France.”
The surviving royal heading and legal formula provide an interesting example of French legal and administrative documentation from the July Monarchy.
Documents from this period are particularly useful for studying French legal history, genealogy, property administration and everyday documentary practices of the 19th century.
Description
This original French royal notarial manuscript features:
- Royal heading “Louis Philippe – Roi des Français”
- Traditional legal formula “À tous présents et à venir, salut.”
- Official fiscal revenue stamp / Timbre Royal
- Elegant 19th-century French legal handwriting
- Signatures of the notary and parties
- Multi-page folded manuscript format
- Documentation originating from Nancy, France
Key Details
- Country: France
- Place: Nancy
- Period: July Monarchy, 1830–1848
- Ruler: Louis-Philippe I
- Royal Title: Roi des Français
- Type: French notarial / legal manuscript
- Language: French
- Material: Ink on paper
- Format: Multi-page folded document
- Feature: Royal fiscal revenue stamp
Condition
Good historical condition, retaining its original archival character:
- Original folds from archival storage
- Light foxing and age toning
- Minor edge wear
- Clear and legible handwriting
- Preserved signatures and fiscal stamp
This is an original historical French legal manuscript, not a modern reproduction.
Collector Interest
This Louis-Philippe I document may be of interest to collectors of:
- Louis-Philippe I memorabilia
- French royal documents
- July Monarchy documents
- French legal manuscripts
- 19th-century French documents
- Royal administrative history
- French notarial documents
- Genealogical documents
- French legal history
- Historical manuscripts
- Nancy historical documents