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Lot# 667 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 667 France

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    1794 (Aug 6): Entire letter from Warem to Nancy written by a Lieut. of Artillery on General Jourdan's staff, struck with two line 'ARMÉE DE SAMBRE / & MEUSE' in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts). Rated '6' to pay in manuscript on receipt.Couple of small internal tears but scarce, The 'Armée Sambre et Meuse' was formed under Jourdan on June 26, 1794 with detachments from 'Nord', 'Ardennes' and 'Moselle' - it contained Major-Generals Lefebvre and Soult, Colonel Bernadotte, Lt. Colonel Mortier and Captain Ney.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold