FRENCH DOCUMENT GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE TAKING OF PRIZES AT SEA.

FRENCH DOCUMENT GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE TAKING OF PRIZES AT SEA. Second quarter 19th Century, Paris, France. Titled [i]”Republique Francaise/Commission pour les Conducteurs de Prises“. This document No. 865 granted to Toussaint Drouaux, Captain of the Corsaire L’Escomoteur out of the port of Cadiz in Spain authorizing the taking of and transport of any ship of the enemy captured in battle for an undisclosed prize amount. Signed in Paris in the seventh year of the First French Republic. Signed by the Minister of Marine Affairs for the colonies COTTRAU The document then signed by the captain of the L’Escomoteur authorizing the delivery of the prize ship “Volcano” by Captain Guillaume Bruschi. With a further description of the time & area in which the ship was captured. SIZE: 19-1/2″ l x 14-1/2″ w. CONDITION: This document remains clear and readable. Some areas of minor discoloration at folds, otherwise good. 9-23780 (200-400)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2277	$118.50	FRENCH DOCUMENT GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE TAKING OF PRIZES AT SEA. Second quarter 19th Century, Paris, France. Titled [i]”Republique Francaise/Commission pour les Conducteurs de Prises“. This document No. 865 granted to Toussaint Drouaux, Captain of the Corsaire L’Escomoteur out of the port of Cadiz in Spain authorizing the taking of and transport of any ship of the enemy captured in battle for an undisclosed prize amount. Signed in Paris in the seventh year of the First French Republic. Signed by the Minister of Marine Affairs for the colonies COTTRAU The document then signed by the captain of the L’Escomoteur authorizing the delivery of the prize ship “Volcano” by Captain Guillaume Bruschi. With a further description of the time & area in which the ship was captured. SIZE: 19-1/2″ l x 14-1/2″ w. CONDITION: This document remains clear and readable. Some areas of minor discoloration at folds, otherwise good. 9-23780 (200-400) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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