French physician who proposed on 10 October 1789 the use of a device to carry out death penalties in France. Autograph letter with signature (in third person), one page – addressed to the reverse of an adjoining sheet (with red wax seal), 4 x 6 inch, (Paris), 3.10.1790, in French, to the physician N. Simon, whom he informs of his appointment as secretary of the Health Committee of the National Assembly, written by Joseph-Ignace Guillotin in black ink – with signature in third person “Guillotin”, attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a picture, shows a guillotine in use during the French Revolution (altogether 9,5 x 12,75 inch), with intersecting letter folds, browning, a few small stains, and a small area of paper loss to the upper left corner of the adoining address sheet – in fine condition. Guillotin a l`honneur de souhaiter le Bonjour a Monsieur Simon, il le previent qu`il a Ete nomme hier secretaire commis du Comite de Salubrite, il pourra s`installer demain. Translated: “Guillotin has the honor to welcome Mr Simon, he informs him that he was appointed secretary assistant of the Committee of Salubrity, he will be able to settle tomorrow”. Guillotin was the president of the committee set up on his initiative During the French Revolution, the National Assembly (French: Assemblée nationale), which existed from 13 June 1789 to 9 July 1789, was a revolutionary assembly formed by the representatives of the Third Estate of the Estates-General; thereafter (until replaced by the Legislative Assembly on 30 Sept 1791) it was known as the National Constituent Assembly (French: Assemblée nationale constituante), though popularly the shorter form persisted. Our Identification Number: 6021845. Satisfaction Guarantee – If you are not satisfied with the autographs you can return them within 15 days without giving reasons. We do not offer any Autopen-, Secretarial-, Stamped- or Pre-Print autographs. Certificate of Authenticy – We stand 100% behind all the signatures that we offer! You will receive each autograph with a fine certificate of authenticity with a unique identification number. This service is to our knowledge unique, as illustrated certificates only bring a proof of origin in case of emergency. All prices include VAT. We are unable to accept any foreign cheques. You will receive your order securely packaged and presented neatly within a few days. Please do a google research for “brandesautographs” 2. In our autograph advice guide we will endeavour to answer the questions that we are most often asked on the subject of autographs. Now take some time to read this sections; advice that will help you to keep long and respectful you for autographs! Take a look to our Feedback and Testimonials 5. We are in business for autographs for more than 25years and maybe have Europeans largest reference library in this field. Markus Brandes is passionate in collecting autographs and manuscripts for more than 25 years and since 1997 Markus Brandes Autographs serves worldwide the needs of clients and stands for high class authentic signatures in all areas. If you have any questions or suggestions, drop us a line as we love hearing from our customers. The item “Joseph-Ignace Guillotin autograph, handwritten letter signed & mounted” is in sale since Wednesday, August 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Historical”. The seller is “brandesautographs” and is located in Kesswil. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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