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Lot# 37 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 37 France

    Peninsular War 1810 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Gullegem, Belgium addressed to at Flemish soldier in the Military Hospital in Chateaudun, prepaid and struck in transit with 'P.91.P / COURTRAI' in black, Paris transit of 'P.P.P.P.' (Port Payé Par Paris) in red. Cover readdressed to Bayonne and, on reverse, good strike of 'DEB. BAU. GAL. / ARM. FRANCAISE / EN ESPAGNE' in black (Reinhardt = 1'750 pts) but crossed by opening tear. Displays well, a very scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF