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Lot# 5205 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5205 Egypt Kingdom

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    Venetian Mail 1420 (July 6): Entire letter from Nicolo Delfin in Venice to Biago Delfin in Alexandria, Egypt with docketing of receipt inside (20 March 1420) in manuscript and part string seal still attached to reverse. The letter never reached the recipient for Biago Delfin died, on a journey to Cairo, in April 1420. The contents discuss the continuing 100 year war and it's effect on trade, trouble with tenants and the granting of political posts. A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF