CONSULATE / BONAPARTE / CIVIL CODE / CONCORDAT / CONTINENTAL - Lot 267

CONSULATE / BONAPARTE / CIVIL CODE / CONCORDAT / CONTINENTAL PEACE / AMIENS / SOMME. Proclamation. The Consuls of the Republic to the French People. Issued in Paris, at the Government Palace, on 21 Messidor, Year 9 of the French Republic [July 10, 1801]. In Amiens, on the 25th of Messidor, Year 9 [July 14, 1801]. In Amiens, from the Printing House of Carantin & Company. Folio-sized poster (dimensions: 53 x 40 cm) printed in two columns separated by a typographic frieze. A landmark and famous text by Bonaparte taking stock of the political and social situation in Consular France on the occasion of July 14: announcement of the conclusion of the Continental Peace, preparations for the end of religious dissensions (the Concordat would be signed two days later on 26 Messidor), and announcement of the drafting of the Civil Code (“A Civil Code, matured by the wise deliberation of discussions, will protect your property and your rights”). Signed in print by Bonaparte (First Consul), Hugues B. Maret (Secretary of State), Chaptal (Minister of the Interior), and approved by the Prefect of the Somme, Nicolas-Marie Quinette. Creases, tears, and slits (with some letters damaged)