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[MASSENA ANDRE]: (1758-1817) Marshal of France, Duc de Rivoli. A good and attractive 16 x 21 contemp... - [MASSENA ANDRE]: (1758-1817) Marshal of France, Duc de Rivoli. A good and attractive 16 x 21 contemporary printed public notice, one page, Toulon, 10th April 1815, in French. The affiche bears an attractive coat of arms vignette to the heading and is issued during the Hundred Days, and only few weeks after Napoleon´s return from his exile on the island of Elba. The printed heading states ''Inhabitants of the Eight Military Division'', and reports ''An extraordinary and joyful event has given us back the Sovereign we have chosen, the Great Napoleon. - It has to be a celebration day for all French. - He has returned to the throne without a single drop of blood… - Bless the heaven that bring him back to us - The troops find again the Hero who leaded them constantly to victories. - The Sciences and Arts find again their Patron - Let´s wish long life to him and his dynasty. Long live the Emperor!!!'' At the base of the document saying ''The Marshal of the Empire, Duc of Rivoli - Governor of the eigth military division, Prince of Essling. - The present proclamation will be published and affixed in the department. Marseille 11th April 1815.'' Folded, with slightly trimmed edges. G Napoleon Bonaparte returned from the island of Elba on 20th March 1815, starting the historical period known as The Hundred Days war, or the War of the Seventh Coalition which lasted until 8th July 1815, ending with the second restoration of King Louis XVIII.