Lot# 498 - Auction 291-297
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Lot# : 498 French India
Pondichery 1786 (Feb 23): Entire letter from an Italian trader recently arrived in Pondichery from Madras, mailed back to Rome and carried by a ship from the "La Compagnie de Calonne" via the Cape to L'Orient. Reverse with Forwarding Agent notation "L'Orient le 7bre 1786 - sous couvert de votre tres humble and obedient serviteurs Blantamour Rillied & Co." in manuscript with "22" charge (bajocchi" on front panel. A very rare and early entire to an unusual destination.Starting bid : 350.00 CHFHammer price : 3,200.00 CHF