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[BAUDIN EXPEDITION] Autograph testimonial signed by Hamelin, commander of Le Naturaliste, written for one of his junior officers.
by HAMELIN, Emmanuel, Amiral (1768-1839)
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About This Item
Manuscript in ink on bluish laid paper, 195 x 160 mm; place and revolutionary date of 'Paris 1er thermidor an 11' [20 July 1803], signed 'Capitaine de frégate Commdt. Eel. Hamelin'; wet stamp of the Collection Deséglise; some foxing. Provenance: Collection Deséglise, France (late 19th - early 20th century), housed in the original Deséglise manila folder with manuscript annotations. Written in Paris by Hamelin some six weeks after the arrival of Le Naturaliste at Le Havre (6 June 1803), this document is a testimonial for one of the junior officers who had served under him on Le Naturaliste during the Baudin expedition. 'J’atteste que le citoyen Le Breton aspirant de la Marine a été chargé, par moi, d’un quart à bord de la corvette ""Le Naturaliste"" pendant une grande partie de la campagne et qu’il s’en est parfaitement bien acquitté. En foi de quoi je lui ai délivré le présent.' (I testify that the Citizen Le Breton, Naval lieutenant, was placed, by me, as an officer of the watch aboard the corvette ""Le Naturaliste"" for much of the expedition, and that he has acquitted himself perfectly well. In witness whereof I have provided him with this document.)
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- Douglas Stewart Fine Books
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- 18639
- Title
- [BAUDIN EXPEDITION] Autograph testimonial signed by Hamelin, commander of Le Naturaliste, written for one of his junior officers.
- Author
- HAMELIN, Emmanuel, Amiral (1768-1839)
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- Used
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Douglas began buying and selling books in 1995, while still in high school. He is a member of the major international trade associations, and his business is conducted according to their high ethical standards. For many years Douglas has been a Board member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB); he is also a Mentor for the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.
Douglas is currently the President of ANZAAB.
Our stock at Douglas Stewart Fine Books is diverse: we have rare books across all fields, but our strengths are in travel and exploration – particularly of Australia and the Pacific – and Australian art. In addition to rare books, we deal in all types of heritage material, including photographs, manuscripts, maps and globes, and fine art. Every month we issue a new online catalogue of New Acquisitions, and recommend that you join our email list to be the first to see what's available. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any works you see online – we are always happy to assist with your enquiries.
We love meeting new people and welcome visitors to our shop, which is open six days a week. If you cannot make it to Melbourne, you can find us at major fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Toronto, San Francisco, Boston, Hong Kong or Sydney. We're pleased to invite you to any of these exhibitions as our guest.
Last, but not least, we buy books – from important single items to entire libraries – and we'd be pleased to provide advice on the best way to sell your collection.
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