Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 4151 - 218.-221. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 4151 Indien

    1801 (July 10): Entire letter written from Calcutta to Madeira, during the Napoleonic Wars, mailed via London and struck with fine circular FOREIGN OFFICE / 1802 struck in red with manuscript notation on reverse 'Forwarded by Messrs. J. Coutts & Co.' and manuscript prepaid '2/2d.' in red. Thence to Lisbon where struck with fine LISBOA handstamp in black and rated at '280' reis in manuscript, arriving on March 2, 1802. A fine and extremely rare entire to a most unusual destination at this date.rnrnNote: Just prior to this letter being mailed, Spanish Forces, instigated by Napoleonic France, invaded Portugal (May 20, 1801 until June 9, 1801). This short conflict was known as 'The War of the Oranges'. Britain occupied Madeira to protect the islands from falling into French or Spanish hands.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF