Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 1215 - 250.-256. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 1215 Frankreich

    1597 (Sept. 8): Henry IV King of France (1553-1610) also known by the epithet Good King Henry or Henry the Great, entire lettersheet signed by the King'sown hand: "Henry" written in the Field at Amiens (Northeastern France) and addressed to the Governor of Langedoc (South France). Fine Military letter concerning the payment of their troups. Transcription of French text together with  a German translation attached.The Spanish had captured the city of Amiens between 13 May and 25 September. Henry IV of France, after the surprise of the capture, immediately and quickly built up an army besieged Amiens on 13 May 1597.
    Ausruf : 700 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF