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Lot# 680 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 680 France

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    1795 (Aug 3): Printed entire letter from General Chérin at Rennes mailed to Paris, struck with italic 'gl. en chef de l'armée / des côtes de Brest' with straight line 'ARM. DES CTES DE BREST' both in black (Reinhardt = 350+500 pts.). Sent under Military franchise without charge. General Chérin was later Chief of Staff to General Massena, and was mortally wounded at Wytike, Switzerland in June 1799.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold