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82. nApoleon BonApArTe. 1769-1821. Manuscript Letter Signed with his scarce full Napoleon signature, to his
adopted son Eugene Napoleon, Viceroy of Italy. Two pages, on conjugate lettersheet 9¼x7½.
Paris: 16 February 1806
Lot 82
Page 40
Important letter from the French
Emperor to his adopted son Eugene
Napoleon, Viceroy of Italy. Napoleon
lists in detail the amounts of taxation to
be paid to the Grand Army by various
regions in Italy: “...Verona is to pay
400,000 francs; the region of Venice
1,000,000 francs; the Treviso region
1,500,000 francs (etc)...” He adds: “It
is essential that the sum be deposted
because I need it. I would be happy if
it reaches ten million...Don’t forget that
I need a lot of money; that I must add
to my army, and that I am organizing
my fleet...I note that you are spending
too much money in Italy...” Napoleon
also writes: “I greatly approve of the
steps that you have taken to prevent the
introduction of English merchandise
into the Venetian region; do the same
thing for the Kingdom of Italy. Those
are good and useful measures, with
advantageous results for France and
very severe ones for our enemies...” A
superb letter in excellent condition.
(4000/6000)
83. (Napoleon Bonaparte) 65 engraved and printed portraits of Napoleon. Various sizes.
Various places: Various dates
Engraved and printed portraits of Napoleon of him at various stages of his life, with many
unusual and seldom encountered images. Generally very good
(200/300)
84. orWell, GeorGe. 1903-1950. Typed Letter Signed Geo. Orwell, on imprinted stationery of The Tribune.
3 lines, on 5x8 sheet.
London: 16 August 1944
Rare signed letter from the British novelist and essayist, one of the major political writers of the
20th century. “I am keeping your poem 48 Hours. The usual proviso - it will have to wait over
for some time.” Recipient’s name crossed out. With portrait and related article. Very good.
(800/1200)
Lot 84