U.K. - Document - Dossier de reconnaissance officielle de l’activité d’un agent des Douanes anglaises auprès des - 1849

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Rare 1849 UK-origin dossier of four original documents detailing the official reconnaissance activity of a British Customs officer, signed by the author, in English and French.

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Exceptional collection of customs and diplomatic documents relating to the British agent George John Jackson.
London – Paris, 1849.
Set of 4 original documents constituting a complete file for the official recognition of an English Customs agent's activity by the French authorities.
Content
Official Custom House certificate, London (October 18, 1849), signed and sealed, attesting Jackson's authorization to handle customs and navigation operations.
Legalization of the French Consulate General in London, seals and signatures, no. 481.
Certified translation into French by the General Translation Office of Paris, consular seals and fiscal stamp, October 25, 1849.
Solemn declaration (Guildhall, London), November 4, 1849, concerning a freight contract for the French Customs Administration.


A rare collection illustrating the administrative cooperation between France and the United Kingdom in the context of maritime trade.
Richly stamped documents, perfect for collectors of customs, maritime law, and economic history.
Very good condition, some creases and signs of use, seals and stamps perfectly legible.

Exceptional collection of customs and diplomatic documents relating to the British agent George John Jackson.
London – Paris, 1849.
Set of 4 original documents constituting a complete file for the official recognition of an English Customs agent's activity by the French authorities.
Content
Official Custom House certificate, London (October 18, 1849), signed and sealed, attesting Jackson's authorization to handle customs and navigation operations.
Legalization of the French Consulate General in London, seals and signatures, no. 481.
Certified translation into French by the General Translation Office of Paris, consular seals and fiscal stamp, October 25, 1849.
Solemn declaration (Guildhall, London), November 4, 1849, concerning a freight contract for the French Customs Administration.


A rare collection illustrating the administrative cooperation between France and the United Kingdom in the context of maritime trade.
Richly stamped documents, perfect for collectors of customs, maritime law, and economic history.
Very good condition, some creases and signs of use, seals and stamps perfectly legible.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of Books
4
Author/ Illustrator
Documents douaniers et diplomatiques relatifs à l’agent britannique George John Jackson
Title
Dossier de reconnaissance officielle de l’activité d’un agent des Douanes anglaises auprès des
Condition
Good
Year
1849
Language
English, French
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed by author
Country of Origin
U.K.
Autographed by a famous person
No
Military Context
No
Sold by
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Objects sold
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