19th-Century French Notarial Estate Document with Revenue Stamp and Watermark
19th-Century French Notarial Estate Document with Revenue Stamp and Watermark
Couldn't load pickup availability
Share
A multi-page handwritten French legal document executed on stamped paper, likely relating to estate distribution, property transfers, and financial obligations among family members. The document is written in iron-gall ink in a flowing cursive hand typical of notarial clerks of the 19th century.
The paper bears a printed French fiscal revenue stamp (“Timbre”) showing a classical allegorical figure holding scales, marked “2/10 centimes — F. 50 c.”, indicating government-stamped legal paper required for official documents.
Several pages display an embossed paper watermark seal, consistent with French administrative or notarial paper production of the period.
The text references:
- monetary sums in francs
- rural properties (“immeubles ruraux”)
- obligations and inheritance distribution
- family names including Moreau, Bonvoisin, and Hamley (visible in the manuscript text)
The document appears to be complete and intact, originally folded for storage and secured with a bronze-colored ribbon.
The paper shows strong laid texture and visible fold lines from archival storage.
A multi-page handwritten French legal document executed on stamped paper, likely relating to estate distribution, property transfers, and financial obligations among family members. The document is written in iron-gall ink in a flowing cursive hand typical of notarial clerks of the 19th century.
The paper bears a printed French fiscal revenue stamp (“Timbre”) showing a classical allegorical figure holding scales, marked “2/10 centimes — F. 50 c.”, indicating government-stamped legal paper required for official documents.
Several pages display an embossed paper watermark seal, consistent with French administrative or notarial paper production of the period.
The text references:
- monetary sums in francs
- rural properties (“immeubles ruraux”)
- obligations and inheritance distribution
- family names including Moreau, Bonvoisin, and Hamley (visible in the manuscript text)
The document appears to be complete and intact, originally folded for storage and secured with a bronze-colored ribbon.
The paper shows strong laid texture and visible fold lines from archival storage.
8.25" x 4"
8.25" x 4"
In 19th-century France, official legal documents — especially inheritance settlements, rural property transfers, and family estate agreements — were written on government-stamped fiscal paper (“papier timbré”), which served as both authentication and tax payment.
Notarial documents were often folded into packets and tied with ribbon or cord for storage in family archives or notarial offices. Many such documents survived because they were preserved with property records.
The allegorical “Justice” revenue stamp seen here was widely used on French legal paper during the Second Empire and early Third Republic.
These documents provide valuable insight into rural property ownership, inheritance practices, and family financial arrangements in 19th-century France.
In 19th-century France, official legal documents — especially inheritance settlements, rural property transfers, and family estate agreements — were written on government-stamped fiscal paper (“papier timbré”), which served as both authentication and tax payment.
Notarial documents were often folded into packets and tied with ribbon or cord for storage in family archives or notarial offices. Many such documents survived because they were preserved with property records.
The allegorical “Justice” revenue stamp seen here was widely used on French legal paper during the Second Empire and early Third Republic.
These documents provide valuable insight into rural property ownership, inheritance practices, and family financial arrangements in 19th-century France.
Mid-to-late 19th century (likely circa 1860–1880 based on stamped-paper design and handwriting)
Mid-to-late 19th century (likely circa 1860–1880 based on stamped-paper design and handwriting)
Handwritten ink on stamped laid paper
Embossed watermark paper seal
Government fiscal stamp impression
Handwritten ink on stamped laid paper
Embossed watermark paper seal
Government fiscal stamp impression
France
France
Visible fold lines from original storage.
Light foxing and age toning throughout.
Minor edge wear consistent with handling.
Ink remains legible and stable.
Visible fold lines from original storage.
Light foxing and age toning throughout.
Minor edge wear consistent with handling.
Ink remains legible and stable.