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Lot# 1528 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1528 France

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    French Forces in Bulgaria 1855 (May 20): Entire letter from Montpellier, France bearing 1853 20 c. deep blue tied by petit chiffres '2128' mailed to a Troopship "La Provençale" with the "Escadre de la Méditerranée" at Varna. Montpellier despatch cds at right (May 20). The letter mailed at the 20 centimes concessionary rate, with the writer giving thanks for a Map of Sebastopol recently received. Varna continued to be used as a Naval base throughout the duration of the War.rnrnProvenance: Collection Herry Schaefer.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold