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734 - MALOU, Jules “National Bank. Explanatory Memorandum.” Manuscript + undated autograph accompanying letter to Alexandre Jamar. [Brussels] February 1872 In-f°: 5–15 folios written on the front, signed "The Minister of Finance / J. Malou" + two-leaf in-8°: 2 pp., letterhead of the Ministry of Finance and envelope with red wax seal and revenue stamp. In folios housed in a paper folder with title and autograph signature, second printed collector’s folder (minor restored tears, minor tears). Important signed autograph manuscript of a bill to extend the term of the National Bank. Malou (1810–1886), a Catholic statesman, served as Minister of Finance on two occasions, from 1845 to 1846 and from 1871 to 1878, during which time he also served as Prime Minister. Our manuscript, which differs slightly in form from the published draft, was donated by its author to be included in the autograph collection of the Brussels politician and publisher A. Jamar (1821–1888), who was also Governor of the National Bank. As evidenced by the accompanying letter (Brussels, March 9, 1872): “I gladly yield to a collector’s whim that would flatter my vanity if I were capable of such a thing [...]”. Enclosed: 1. Ibid. – Autograph letter, Ixelles, October 16, 1854. Half-sheet, 8vo: 2 pp. According to a pencil note, it is addressed to Jean-Baptiste Smits (1792–1857), a deputy from Antwerp from 1833 to 1845, Minister of Finance from 1841 to 1843, and governor of the province of Luxembourg from 1843 until his death. Malou recommends to his “dear and former colleague” a student from the State Veterinary School for a position in the canton of St-Hubert. His protégé, Henri Michotte, “belongs to an honorable family from Namur, though one that is not particularly well-off.” - 2. [Jamar, Alexandre] - Handwritten biographical note on J. Malou. No place, no date. Folio leaf: 1 p. (cut at the bottom of the page). - 3–5. Three portraits of J. Malou, including one featuring the other members of his practice. From the Alexandre Jamar Collection (folder adorned with a lithographed title page, completed by hand). (7 items)
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MALOU, Jules “National Bank. Explanatory Memorandum.” Manuscript + undated autograph accompanying letter to Alexandre Jamar. [Brussels] February 1872 In-f°: 5–15 folios written on the front, signed "The Minister of Finance / J. Malou" + two-leaf in-8°: 2 pp., letterhead of the Ministry of Finance and envelope with red wax seal and revenue stamp. In folios housed in a paper folder with title and autograph signature, second printed collector’s folder (minor restored tears, minor tears). Important signed autograph manuscript of a bill to extend the term of the National Bank. Malou (1810–1886), a Catholic statesman, served as Minister of Finance on two occasions, from 1845 to 1846 and from 1871 to 1878, during which time he also served as Prime Minister. Our manuscript, which differs slightly in form from the published draft, was donated by its author to be included in the autograph collection of the Brussels politician and publisher A. Jamar (1821–1888), who was also Governor of the National Bank. As evidenced by the accompanying letter (Brussels, March 9, 1872): “I gladly yield to a collector’s whim that would flatter my vanity if I were capable of such a thing [...]”. Enclosed: 1. Ibid. – Autograph letter, Ixelles, October 16, 1854. Half-sheet, 8vo: 2 pp. According to a pencil note, it is addressed to Jean-Baptiste Smits (1792–1857), a deputy from Antwerp from 1833 to 1845, Minister of Finance from 1841 to 1843, and governor of the province of Luxembourg from 1843 until his death. Malou recommends to his “dear and former colleague” a student from the State Veterinary School for a position in the canton of St-Hubert. His protégé, Henri Michotte, “belongs to an honorable family from Namur, though one that is not particularly well-off.” - 2. [Jamar, Alexandre] - Handwritten biographical note on J. Malou. No place, no date. Folio leaf: 1 p. (cut at the bottom of the page). - 3–5. Three portraits of J. Malou, including one featuring the other members of his practice. From the Alexandre Jamar Collection (folder adorned with a lithographed title page, completed by hand). (7 items)
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