Jean de Sabran-Pontevès (1851-1912), La Rochefoucauld-Bayers – Marquis et marquise, Princesse de - Ensemble de 5 documents historiques cartes de visites et LAS Noblesse du XXème siècle. - 1909-1933

Set of 6 historical documents: business cards and LAS Nobility of the 20th century.

1] Jean de Sabran-Pontevès (1851-1912), count Autograph signed business card.
Paris, March 9, 1909 – French nobility
Early 20th century – 1909
France, Paris
Jean de Sabran-Pontevès (1851-1912), count
Personal business card with autograph manuscript, recto and verso.
Elegant original business card of Count Jean de Sabran-Pontevès, a member of the French aristocracy, bearing his name and title printed in particularly refined calligraphic characters.
The card features, on the recto, a handwritten ink message addressed to a Parisian recipient, continuing on the verso with several lines in autograph, a courtesy formula and a paraph.
March 9, 1909, date handwritten on the card.
Jean de Sabran-Pontevès (1851-1912) was a French aristocrat involved in the political and military life of his time.
He served as a volunteer in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, notably in the Loire Army operations.
He also held responsibilities within French royalist circles, notably as president of the Jeunesse royaliste d'Indre-et-Loire.
His career was marked by his monarchist commitment and his opposition to certain directions of the Third Republic.
Authentic document of the period, of interest to collectors of old correspondences, autographs, aristocratic business cards and documents related to the French nobility.
This piece also testifies to epistolary practices and social circles of the French aristocracy at the beginning of the 20th century.
Overall in good apparent condition, with slight handling traces, small marks and natural aging of the paper. Handwriting preserved on both sides.
Original 1909 item, with recto-verso autograph correspondence, from a member of the French nobility.

2] La Rochefoucauld-Bayers – Marquis and Marchioness – Autograph business card. French nobility – 20th century.
Old business card of the Marquis and Marchioness of La Rochefoucauld-Bayers, members of the illustrious La Rochefoucauld family, one of the great lineages of the French nobility.
The card presents, at the center, the inscription
“LE Mᵉˢ & LA Mᵉˢᵉ DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD BAYERS” It includes, at the bottom, a handwritten message in violet ink, presumably written by one of the two holders: “With all their very sincere congratulations and best memories.”
This courteous formula testifies to the epistolary and social customs of the French aristocracy in the 20th century.
The La Rochefoucauld-Bayers branch belongs to the old French nobility. This card records social relations and private correspondence of aristocratic families.
20th century, probably the first half.
France, business card on cardboard stock.
Black typography, violet ink.
Business card with handwritten message.
No nominative signature.
From an old collection of historical and genealogical documents, accompanied by a filing sheet numbered 4117.
Good overall condition for its age. Light handling traces and small aging marks, especially on the upper part. Handwriting well preserved and perfectly legible.
Interesting collectible for autograph, genealogy, history of the French nobility, and ancient aristocratic documents.

3] De Courtonnel – Postal money order coupon autograph – Paris, 1933
French 20-franc postal money order coupon, addressed to Mr. de Courtonnel, 48 Avenue du Président-Wilson, Paris.
Paris postmark dated February 21, 1933. On the back, a handwritten note relating to a vote or invoice amount, with a date reference to 1932.
Document accompanied by its old collection sheet, categorized under “Nobility – 20th century.”
Good overall condition, handling traces and a tear on the upper edge.

4] Autograph letter signed by Raymond Duguet, dated Calais, February 22, 1917, featuring a remarkable polychrome heraldic crest embossed in relief, showing quartered arms with diagonal bands and three rampant lions, in a rich silver ornamental frame. Heraldic attribution to be determined.
Family correspondence written during World War I, discussing the author’s occupations, news from relatives, family events as well as difficulties and accidents in his circle.
The author ends his letter with a affectionate closing and his handwritten signature.
Interesting epistolary testimony from 1917, combining private correspondence, heraldry and family history.

5] Princess of Poix – House of Noailles – Mourning business card – French nobility Early 20th century
Old aristocratic business card with at its center the printed inscription “LA PRINCESSE DE POIX,” in elegant uppercase letters, surrounded by a broad black mourning border.
The title Princess of Poix belongs to the history of the illustrious house of Noailles, one of the great families of the French nobility, closely linked to the royal court and the dukes of Mouchy.
In the early 20th century, this title was notably borne by Madeleine Dubois de Courval (1870-1944), wife of François de Noailles (1866-1900), Duke of Poix, and mother of Henri de Noailles (1890-1947), Duke of Mouchy and Prince of Poix. After the latter’s marriage in 1920, Marie de La Rochefoucauld (1901-1983) also bore this title.
The card could belong to this period, though the owner cannot be formally identified from the title alone.
Accompanied by its old collection sheet typed as “Nobility – 20th century,” with the note “Business card (mourning).”
Beautiful overall preservation, slight signs of age. Interesting testimony of social usages, mourning traditions and genealogical history of the French high aristocracy.

6] Henry de Chaumont – Historian – Autograph letter signed – 1933 – French genealogy and nobility
Autograph letter signed “H. de Chaumont,” cataloged in 1933 on an old collection sheet, accompanied by its original filing sheet.
The author, identified as Henry Vaucharade de Chaumont, historian, requests from his correspondent a work devoted to the topography, archaeology and history of the Creuse department, mentioned in a bibliographic catalog.
He also shows interest in documents concerning an old family from the Creuse, attesting to his historical and genealogical research.
Signed brown-ink manuscript letter with autograph signature “H. de Chaumont”.
Interesting document for the history of genealogical research, French nobility and scholarly early-20th-century correspondence.
Overall good apparent condition, with creases and light signs of time.
Old attached collection sheet, reference 3913 B. Dated 1933 according to this sheet.

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