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Lot# 675 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 675 France

    1795 (Jan 22): Cover to Lille, readdressed to Douai, docketed on flap as received '3 plu. an 3', struck with two line 'BAU GAL / ARM DE NORD' in red (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Amsterdam fell on January 29, 1795 and it is unclear where the Bureau Générale was situated, General Pichegru, commander of the 'Armée du Nord' was unwell in hospital in Brussels, thus it is likely the Command was situated in Antwerp when this letter was written, moving to Utrecht by July when the Dutch conquest was finished.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold