11-18-200711-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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November 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Guillotin, Joseph Ignace (1738-1814)

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$940$800
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2386Location: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Guillotin, Joseph Ignace (1738-1814), Signed document, dated March 8th, 1796, to the Minister of Finance, concerning the effects of Citizen Leonard Bourdon and recommending the immediate sale of the personal property, framed with portrait, 9 1/4 by 7 1/8 in., (minor, age typical defects).

Note: French physician, famous for his defense of capital punishment and the proposed use of the beheading apparatus infamously referred to as the "Guillotine".
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Joseph Ignace, Leonard Bourdon, Minister of Finance, physician