Vicomte Adam de Pins - G. Martel de Clère - Duc de Noailles. - 3 Lots de LAS Noblesse Européenne. - 1914-1933

3 Lots of European Noble Nobility Loots.

1] Viscount Adam de Pins – 5 signed autograph letters – French nobility, aristocratic portraits and genealogy – 1914
Set of five signed autograph letters attributed to Viscount Adam de Pins, member of the French nobility, accompanied by old documents concerning his research on European aristocratic families.
France, Montpellier, 1914 – Early 20th century.
This correspondence has particular interest for the history of the French nobility, genealogy, and the formation of collections of aristocratic portraits on the eve of World War I.
Letters, written in violet ink and signed “Vte de Pins,” notably mention
The search for portraits of French and European noble families.
The acquisition of photographs, drawings and old engravings.
The Pins family and its various genealogical branches.
The Maltese families and the Grand Masters of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
Interactions with a dealer specializing in autographs, portraits and noble archives.
Especially interesting documents
Letter dated May 18, 1914: the viscount thanks his correspondent for several photographs and asks for additional portraits, notably of the Archbishop of Ananie.
Letter dated May 22, 1914: he discusses the historical value of engraved portraits, the difficulties of identification and research concerning certain family branches.
Complementary correspondence: several passages concern portraits of the Grand Masters of Malta, genealogical research, and transactions relating to old documents.
The set also includes an old collection card, a list of aristocratic families, and a commercial document on the letterhead of Saffroy Frères, a firm specializing in books, autographs, prints and noble archives.
Old documents with folds, signs of handling and normal aging marks. Overall manuscripts well preserved and signatures visible.

2] Signed autograph letter by G. Martel de Clère, dated February 14, 1933, to Béthune.
Manuscript correspondence addressed to Mr. E. Saffroy, devoted to genealogical and heraldic research concerning the Martel and de Clère families.
The author particularly mentions the Martel de Galvagne family in Agenais, the Martel coat of arms described as “gold with 3 red hammers,” as well as several branches of this ancient family.
The letter also mentions the Martels returning from Denmark around 950 and settled in Normandy, according to the genealogical tradition reported by the author.
The lordships of Fontaine and Bellecombe. Charles Martel, captain of the guards. Family alliances with the Clère and Beaquemare families (to be confirmed). The author requests information and historical documents to complete his research.
Date: February 14, 1933.
Place: Béthune, France.
Nature: signed autograph letter (LAS).
Period: first half of the 20th century.
Language: French.
Support: handwritten paper with ink.
Signature: G. Martel de Clère.
Accompanied by an old genealogy classification sheet.

3] Duke of Noailles Signed autograph letter
Beautiful signed autograph letter “Duke of Noailles,” written in Cannes on March 19, 1929 and addressed to Mr. A. J. Jonon (recipient’s name to be confirmed).
This aristocratic correspondence concerns an article titled “The Forest of Saint-Germain,” of which the duke acknowledges receipt and wishes to keep.
The author thanks his correspondent for sending him the article, notes that it was reserved and asks to be allowed to keep it until further notice.
The letter ends with a particularly elegant closing formula, characteristic of the epistolary customs of the French aristocracy in the early 20th century.
Historical interest:
The House of Noailles belongs to the great French noble families. Of ancient origin, it has produced marshals, diplomats and political figures for France.
This letter constitutes a testimony of private aristocratic correspondence between the wars.
Author: Duke of Noailles.
Nature: Signed autograph letter (LAS).
Date: March 19, 1929.
Place: Cannes, France.
Language: French.
Subject: Article “The Forest of Saint-Germain.”
Handwritten signature: “Duke of Noailles.”
Period: First half of the 20th century.
Accompanied by an old genealogical and historical classification sheet.
Good overall apparent condition. Handwritten with ink, well preserved and generally legible. Slight signs of handling and aging consistent with the document’s age.

The photos are an integral part of the description.
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