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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Sept 30): Entire letter from Varna to Huttenheim, Alsace, sealed with marginal 'filet d'encadrement' from a 20 c. blue, struck on despatch with fine ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL' datestamp in black on front (Oct 4). Reverse with Marseille cds (Oct 16), Paris and Benfeld cds's. Found to above 7½ grams (note '8g.' at top in manuscript) and charged '60' centimes due (double the concessionary unpaid rate) in manuscript. A fine and unusual entire. Signed Chevalier.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold