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Lot# 686 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 686 France

    1796 (July 14): Entire letter internally head 'Armée du Rhin et Moselle' written from Freudenstadt to Chalons Sur Saône, struck with fair two line 'ARMÉE DU RHIN / 1e DIVISION' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Rated '10' in manuscript to pay, the letter is from an Officer of Duhesme's Division in St. Cyr's Corps, which passed through Freudenstadt on July 3, leaving the 4th Division to guard communications.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold