MARRIAGE OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III. 2 Posters... - Lot 418 - Vermot et Associés

MARRIAGE OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III. 2 Posters printed in TOULOUSE, HAUTE-GARONNE, in 1853. 1) "Telegraphic dispatch from PARIS on January 22, 1853". "«... His Majesty, standing before the Throne, with Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Jerome and Prince Napoleon at their side, made the following statement....: I go to the wish so often expressed by the country, by coming to announce my marriage to you.... Soon, when I go to Notre Dame, I will present the Empress to the People and the Army; the trust they have in me assures their sympathy to the bride I have chosen; and you, gentlemen, by getting to know her, you will be convinced that, this time again, I have been inspired by Providence." "Nothing can give an idea of the impression produced by this speech, interrupted at every moment by the cries of Long Live the Emperor! Long live the Empress!" - Impr. of J. M. Douladoure, 41 rue Saint-Rome in TOULOUSE. Poster (63 x 47) State A. 2) "Telegraphic Dispatches from PARIS on 30 January 1853" "The EMPEROR'S CIVIL MARRIAGE took place, at 9 p.m., in the Tuileries, in the presence of a large and brilliant meeting... Today at noon will begin the Ceremony of RELIGIOUS WEDDING.... 1 Hour. The Emperor and Empress leave the Tuileries Palace to go to NOTRE-DAME. Their Majesties are greeted by a huge crowd, with the unanimous cries of VIVE THE EMPEROR! LONG LIVE THE IMPERIALIST!...." - Printed in Toulouse, at J.M. Douladoure's, 41 rue Saint-Rome. Poster (49 x 39) Status A.