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Lot# 13 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 13 France

    1801 (Jan 26): Blockade run entire letter from the Chef de Battalion of General Friant in Alexandria, Egypt to Annecy, France with letter headed 'Armée d'Egypte' in manuscript, the entire disinfected by vinegar splashing, with superb strike of 'V. D. M. P. TOULON' entry marking in black (Voie De Mer Par Toulon) and charged '8' due in manuscript. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF