Miniature Leo Belgicus

JOURNAL DE LA BELGIQUE.

[Leo Belgicus.]
Brussels, 3rd February, 1815. Wood engraving, printed area 45 x 35mm, set in text. Two tax stamps.

A small 'Leo Belgicus', used as the logo of a four-page newspaper in French, giving news from around Europe the month before Napoleon's return from Elba.

On the lion's shield is written 'L'Union Fait la Force'.


Stock ID : 7928