PLACARD EMPIRE - "Inhabitants of BOULONNAIS and CALAISIS: great events have just happened; it is important that you know them. Napoleon Bonaparte has abdicated. The prince Imperial, his son, was unanimously recognized by the Chambers, for his successor to the Empire [...]". 1815. From the printing house of Leroy-Berger, Boulogne. 31 x 24,5 cm on sight for the sheet. 41 x 33,5 cm with the frame. Condition B. Two woodcuts depicting MARINES are included: "Her Majesty proceeding to the Duke of Wellington Flag-Ship" (38 x 48 cm with frame) & "The BELLEISLE hospital-ship taking provisions on board" (43 x 53 cm with frame). Condition A (not examined outside their frame). Meeting of 3 pieces.