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Lot# 1740 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1740 Austria

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    War of the Austrian Succession 1744 (June 12): Cover from a member of the Austrian Forces in the Netherlands addressed to his Excellency the Count of Konisegg in Brussels, struck with fine strike of circular "AA" (Armée Autrichienne) handstamp in brownish-black ink. The addressee was the Commander of the Austrian contingent within the Allied forces and fought at the Batlle of Fontenay. The handstamps "AA" was, like the British handstamp "AB", supplied by the Thurn & Taxis Post who handled the Military mail for both Austria and Great Britain. Fully intact red wax seal of sender on reverse of a fine and rare cover. Ex collection Keith Tranmer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold