ÉMILE LOUBET (1838–1929) - Lot 169

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ÉMILE LOUBET (1838–1929) - Lot 169
ÉMILE LOUBET (1838–1929) EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS A collection pertaining to Émile Loubet, President of the Republic, comprising: Mr. Loubet’s Bachelor of Laws diploma dated July 6, 1859, signed by Mr. Loubet, Head of the Division of Higher Education, No. 3768. An autograph letter signed by Émile Loubet to his wife on Chamber of Deputies letterhead, dated May 28, 1883. An autograph letter signed by Émile Loubet to his wife on Senate letterhead dated September 18, 1895. An autograph, signed letter from Émile Loubet to Mr. Bonnal on Senate letterhead dated July 21, 1896, written in Montélimar, in which he complains about the current subprefect. “In Montélimar, the public is even more exhausting than in Paris. Call de Sainxère and tell him that the situation here is untenable for me because of the ailing subprefect, who is launching incredible attacks against me. He must be replaced immediately, as I cannot tolerate this. ” This likely refers to Subprefect Simon Périer, who served from 1891 to 1896. Speech by Émile Loubet at the funeral service for Philippe Le Royer (1816–1897), President of the Senate who presided over the High Court and convicted General Boulanger. Nine pages. Autograph signed letter from Émile Loubet to his chief of staff, François Roussel-Despierres, on letterhead of the Presidency of the Republic, dated October 9, 1903: “When you come to Paris after the King and Queen of Italy have departed, please come see me; you will give me great pleasure. Please convey my regards to Madame Bonnal, and best regards to you.” This letter concerns the chief of staff’s father, Jean Roussel-Despierres, a magistrate, regarding his appointment to the Court of Cassation. An autograph postcard signed by Émile Loubet to the architect Jean Camoletti (1891–1972), sent from New York in 1915. A tri-fold postcard depicting the Woolworth Building. “See you very soon, my dear Jean. I’m leaving, delighted with my trip. This postcard will give you an idea of the recent buildings. I’ll bring you an album as well. I’m leaving tomorrow for Savoie.” An autograph letter signed by Émile Loubet to Colonel Meaux Saint Marc, dated August 14, 1916, from La Bégude de Mazenc. In it, Émile Loubet mentions the death of his brother Joseph-Auguste (1837–1916) as well as that of his son Philibert-Émile (1892–1916), who died at the front. “We really need our friends to offer us some comfort. Following the death of our dear Émile, I lost my beloved brother on July 17 after a long illness,” “these are losses from which one can never find consolation. I hope that your three sons emerge unscathed from this dreadful war and that our beloved homeland brings a lasting peace to the war-torn nations that sought to destroy us to satisfy their desires for conquest and oppression over the entire world. My son Paul is still in the Somme.” Summary card from a presidential hunt on January 28, 1904, at Marly with seven hunters. The card lists 23 pheasants, 110 rabbits, 7 ducks, and 7 “miscellaneous” game. Among the shooters were “Mr. President, Generals Noyran, Faure-Biguet, and Dubois,” and Colonel Meaux Saint Marc. Engraved by Stern, with Émile Loubet’s gilded monogram in the upper right corner. An undated, autograph, signed letter to the prefect of the Drôme requesting intervention on behalf of a merchant from Grignan. A collection of postcards featuring Émile Loubet, including: the visit of His Majesty Alphonse XIII to Paris; Émile Loubet’s arrival in Algeria in 1903; and caricature postcards of Émile Loubet. Invitation card from the presidential couple to Mr. Fromant, Secretary General of the Chamber of Deputies’ Finance Committee, for an evening at the Élysée Palace—“there will be dancing”—bearing the dry seal of the President of the Republic. Invitation card for the ball hosted by the Union Compagnonnique. Menu for the dinner on October 15, 1906, in honor of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London, hosted by the City of Paris. Menu for the dinner on April 25, 1911, hosted by the Archaeological Society of Old Paris. Mr. Loubet in Italy, April 1904, printed by Chaix, 20 Rue Bergère, Paris. Sarreguemines Utzschneider Co. Earthenware plate decorated with a portrait of President Émile Loubet. Diameter: 21 cm. *Le Petit Journal*, February 26, 1899, featuring Mr. Loubet, President of the Republic, on the cover. *Le Petit Journal*, Sunday, March 5, 1899, featuring the presentation of the Legion of Honor insignia to Mr. Loubet on the cover. *Le Petit Journal*, Sunday, May 18, 1902, featuring Mr. Loubet’s trip to Russia on the cover. Studio Joguet in Montélimar, portrait of Mr. Loubet, silver print. Height: 21 cm; 15.5 cm. Provenance Family collection, passed down through the family
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