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Lot# 1518 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1518 France

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    French Forces in Bulgaria prior to the Crimean Campaign 1854 (Sept 5): Cover from Gallipoli to a Lieutenant in the 3rd Regt. of Zouaves in Varna, with circular "ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU SEDRE" datestamp of despatch superbly struck; transit applied in Varna with circular "ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU A" datestamp (Oct 9) and eventual "ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL" datestamp (Oct 17). Handstruck "2" décimes due marking in black. Mailed before the French embarked for Crimea, delayed due to lack of ships and held, after arriving in Varna, until the landings had been successful (the 3rd. Zouaves left for Crimea on 14 Sept 1854). A rare and most unusual cover with fine strikes of three different French Military datestamps.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF