LIGURIAN REPUBLIC: A short-lived republic formed by Napoleon I in 1797, consisting of the former Rep...

LIGURIAN REPUBLIC: A short-lived republic formed by Napoleon I in 1797, consisting of the former Rep...

LIGURIAN REPUBLIC: A short-lived republic formed by Napoleon I in 1797, consisting of the former Republic of Genoa and small Imperial fiefs owned by the House of Savoy. On 4th June 1805 Genoa was annexed by the French. Very attractive D.S. by four administrators, one page, large 23 x 17 (58 x 43 cm) certificate, Genoa, 6th June 1805, to Anton Giulio Venturini, in Italian. The partially printed document, bearing an attractive vignette to the heading, being a Patriotism Certificate given to Anton Venturini, an officer born in Corsica serving since 1790. The present document was given two days after the Lugarian Republic was annexed by France. Signed by the Prefect of police Antonio Maghella. Bearing a red wax seal in very fine condition alongside two signatures. Small overall minor age wear and foxing. Folded with centre fold small repair to the verso. G to VG £80-100