Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe, the last King of France. In the month-long period between the fall of Napoleon and the return of Louis XVIII in early 1814, Talleyrand headed the provisional government of France, making him, if only briefly, the most powerful man in the nation. LS in French, signed “le Pce de Talleyrand,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 7.75, August 16, 1831. Letter to Marc Isambard Brunel, introducing Mr. Janvier, an officer in the Royal French Navy, who has come to England to visit the fine naval establishments that circle the country. Talleyrand asks Brunel to furnish necessary information to make the visitor’s stay worthwhile. Brunel’s name has been clipped and affixed to the lower corner. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a couple small edge separations, toning to one corner, and noticeable brushing to signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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