"OUVERTURE des Etats Généraux à VERSAILLES, le 5 mai 1789". Etching and burin engraving by Isidore Stanislas HELMAN (1743-1806), after a drawing by C. Monet. Ref: I.F.F after 1800, no. 142. Proof without cartouche, dedication and verses, on watermarked laid paper. A Paris, chez l'Auteur et chez Ponce. Small margins on three sides. 35.5 x 46.8 cm. Condition A/B (cut inside the copperplate mark at the foot, a short tear at the upper left corner and a second restored tear at the lower right corner, subject in good condition).