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Lot# 9 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 9 France

    1798 (Sept 16): Entire letter from Rouen to Draguignan, Var struck with good 'ARM. D'ANGLETERRE' handstamp in black, rated '14' in manuscript due on receipt, and a second entire letter from 'Fort Nationalle' near Cherbourg struck with partial 'DON E / ARM. D'ANGLETERRE' in black (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts) with mss. rate '8' altered to '6'. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF