" Louis XVI Arrived On The Anniversary Celebration Of The King's Just Punishment 1796 18th "
RARE PLACARD DECREE STATING THAT THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUST PUNISHMENT OF THE LAST KING OF THE FRENCH WILL BE CELEBRATED BY ALL THE COMMUNES OF THE REPUBLIC AND BY THE ARMIES, ON JANUARY 13, 1796. THE COMMISSIONER OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY PRONOUNCED THE FOLLOWING SPEECH. "The anniversary of the just punishment of the last tyrant of the French will be, in the most distant past, a remarkable day. The true republican, the friend of mankind, will remember with sorrow the death of a human being." Rare poster, 53 cm x 41 cm, in excellent condition, from 3 Frimaire, Year VII. Will be sent rolled in a tube by registered mail.