Charles-Maurice de TALLEYRAND (1754-1838). - Lot 72

Charles-Maurice de TALLEYRAND (1754-1838). COLLECTION of 65 letters and documents; in a large folio volume, antique red morocco binding with gilt fillets and fleurons on boards, ornate spine, metal corners and clasp. Beautiful set of documents by and about Talleyrand, notably as Prince of Benevento. On the front cover, a large bookplate engraved with his coat of arms; on the lower cover, a watercolor depicting the coat of arms of Vice-Chancellor. L.A.S. (minute) to Champagny (December 16, 1807); 3 L.S. as Minister of Foreign Relations: to Kopp (year VIII), to Moreau Saint-Méry and to Rivals (year XI). Letters addressed to Talleyrand (most L.S.), 1806-1835, by - V. Denon, - Joseph Bonaparte (l.a.s.), - Macdonald, - Daru, - Elisa Bonaparte, - Ferdinando IV of Naples (copy signed by Marquis di Circello), - Jard-Panvillier, - Marusi Tommasi, - comte de Prade l, - Vitrolles, - Dreux- Brézé, - Charles X, - Doude auville, - Aguesseau, - Fabricius, - Belanger (mayor of Valençay), - comte de Bondy, - Lezay-Marnésia, - Maurocordato and the 3 members of the Greek Regency (- Armansperg, - Heide ck, - Maurer), - Monseigneur de Quelen (copy)... Miscellaneous documents: copy of provisions de Grand Aumônier de France (1814); diploma de grand croix de l'ordre royal de Carlos III; printed matter and posters; manuscripts concerning the office of Grand Chamberlain; invitations; guest lists; engraved portrait; facsimiles... 2 Italian manuscripts concerning ecclesiastical property and revenues in the Principality of Benevento, particularly those belonging to the monastery of Santa Sofia; engraved plan of the Citta di Benevento. Plus 2 invitation cards (1878) and a Sagan lunch menu (1881).