NAPOLEON III: (1808-1873)

NAPOLEON III: (1808-1873) Emperor of the French 1852-70, the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. First President of France 1848-52, therefore holding the distinction of being the first titular president and the last monarch of France. D.S., Napoleon, one page, 16 x 15, Paris, Palais des Tuileries, 20th August 1860, to Pierre Paul Casanova, in French. The attractive vellum partially printed document being a title given by Napoleon III, as Emperor of the French, to Pierre Paul Casanova, appointing him Knight of the Legion D´Honneur Imperial Order. The document bears an attractive and rich heading and borders with coat of arms. Countersigned by the Grand Chancelor of the Legion D´Honneur Imperial Order Marshal Pelissier, and by the General Secretary of the Order. Overall staining, with few repairs, one large repair to the bottom right border, only partially affecting a countersignature. F to G £150-200 Aimable Pelissier (1794-1864) Duke of Malakoff. Marshal of France.