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Lot# 219 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 219 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Forces 1801 (Nov 29): Entire letter from Guernsey addressed to 'Lieut. Thomas Fiott de Havilland in thee Honorable Company's Army commanded by General Baird in Egypt or elsewhere', mailed via Forwarding Agent's Paul de Havilland Le Mesurier in London, where struck with "Ship Lre. / Crown / WEYMOUTH" in transit (Robertson S2) and charged '1s.' in manuscript (paid by Le Mesurier); thence to Egypt and prepaid '8d.' for Ship Letter and struck on despatch with "Ship Lre. / Crown / PORTSMOUTH" in black (Robertson S8). A  fine entire written in French with fascinating contents on Rosetta, Ceylon etc. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF