La Marseillaise French Anthem Manuscript Facsimile Rouget de Lisle on Laid Paper

Description

This La Marseillaise manuscript facsimile reproduces the handwritten lyrics of the French national anthem under the title “Hymne des Marseillais”. It includes the reproduced signature and flourish of Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.

Presented on a sheet folded into two leaves, the text extends across four pages. The flowing handwriting, repeated refrains and final signature give the document an appealing historical character. The familiar opening words “Allons enfants de la patrie” appear beneath the handwritten title.

Composed in 1792, La Marseillaise became one of the best-known symbols of the French Revolution and French national identity. This facsimile offers an engaging way to explore its words through the appearance of the manuscript rather than conventional printed typography.

The document also displays circular “Bibliothèque nationale — R.F. — Manuscrits” marks. The laid structure of the paper is visible when held to the light, adding to the material interest of the sheet.

Collectors of French history, musical documents and national anthems will appreciate the combination of a familiar text and its handwritten presentation. The four-page format allows both the opening verses and the concluding passage with the reproduced signature to be examined.

Details:
• Subject: La Marseillaise French national anthem.
• Document title: Hymne des Marseillais.
• Author of the reproduced text: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.
• Type: printed facsimile of a handwritten manuscript.
• Paper: laid paper.
• Format: one folded sheet forming four pages.
• Unfolded sheet dimensions: 24 × 19.1 cm.
• Publication date of this facsimile: unspecified.

The signature is reproduced as part of the facsimile.

Condition: lightly yellowed paper with visible folds and a few discreet spots that do not detract from the legibility or overall presentation.

An evocative document for a collection devoted to French heritage, revolutionary history or music.