Manuscrito - Manuscrito - 1847

Manuscript Book of the Commercial Registry of BARCELONA (1847-1850)
Original Volume with Hundreds of Commercial Transactions from 19th Century Spain
Fascinating and dense original volume, written entirely by hand, which served as a protocol book, correspondence register or business notebook in mid-19th century Spain.
It is an incredibly rich primary source in detail about the trade, legislation, and communications of the time.
Key Points for Collectors and Historians:
* Period and Chronology: The book is active during a crucial period in Spanish history. It contains entries precisely dated between 1847 and 1850, during the reign of Isabella II.
* Geographic Origin: The entries explicitly name the city of BARCELONA as the place of origin of the correspondence or the recorded acts (e.g., "Barcelona July 20, 1848", "Barcelona June 1, 1850").
* Detailed Contents: The volume records copies of notes, powers of attorney, agreements, and letters between various merchants and agents. It also includes references to shipments and monetary values.
A Treasure for Local History!
This book is ideal for researchers interested in the economic history, law, and genealogy of Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula in the 1840s. It provides a tangible, firsthand view of the daily affairs of the bourgeoisie and commerce in Barcelona more than 170 years ago.
A must-have for museums, archives, or private collections of Spanish documents! Bid now!