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Lot# 267 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 267 Dt. Reich

    1787 (July 28): Entire letter at double rate from Remscheid to Bordeaux endorsed at top "de Wermerskirchen", struck there with superb framed "DE / WK " Posthorn" handstamp in black (Feuser 3855-1 = 1'500). Manuscript rate of '35' (sols) to pay upon arrival in Bordeaux. The letter would have travelled via Köln, Aachen, Lille and Paris. A great rarity of Rhineland Postal History in outstanding quality.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold