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Lot# 663 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 663 France

    1793 (Oct 1): Entire letter written from Amsterdam to Paris, complete with original strip of paper with a Prices Current for London, Bordeaux, Cadiz, Venice etc., mailed at Liege with straight line LIEGE hadstamp on front. The letter was Censored on arrival with reverse showing two large red wax Reseals applied by the Comité de Surveillance in Paris, with arrival of circular '8' in black. Extremely rare and early notification of Censorship with both seals largely intact.rnrnProvenance: Collection Senechal, Robineau, Paris, 30 March 2004.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF