[MARECHAL LANNES]. Printed proclamation of "General Lannes commanding the vanguard of the French army, to the inhabitants of Piedmont". Ivrée, Piedmont, Printed by Ludovic Franco, 3 Prairial an 8 [23 May 1800]. In French and Italian. Approx. 39.5 x 31 cm. Fine condition. Framed. Lannes urges the Piedmontese to rebel and join the armies and ideals of the Republic: "Piedmontese, When we arrive to tear you away from the yoke that humiliates and crushes you, the emissaries of your oppressors arm themselves against us with the daggers of slander. But they will be powerless to stop the attacks of those who are at the root of your oppression. tyrants. The First Consul of the Republic, BONAPARTE, marches at the head of the French. His virtues, his courage, the elevation of his character, everything, when Europe contemplates him, presages projects worthy of his glory and guarantees you benefits [...]. Piedmontese, glory is calling you. Europe is about to judge the extent to which you deserve to be counted among the Peoples made to honour the earth". Expert: Mathilde Lalin-Leprevost