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Lot# 1524 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1524 France

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    French Forces in Bulgaria 1854 (Nov 8): Entire letter from a Capt. Beauregard in Varna, Bulgaria mailed unpaid to Calais, struck on despatch with fine circular "ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU C" datestamp (Nov 8) in black. On arrival (Nov 22) struck with the "30" centimes postage due handstamp in black. The majority of the fighting forces had left Bulgaria by this date, this letter being written three days after the battle of Inkerman.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold