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  • Lot# : 1073 Mauritius

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    French Colonial Period. 1808 (Oct 20): Entire letter written in french from Port Napoleon to Bordeaux, struck on entry with fine COLONIES PAR / ST. MALO in black and charged 17 décimes due in manuscript; docketing inside of receipt (February 14, 1809). A charming and rare entire.
    Note: Port Louis was re-named Port Napoleon in 1804 and reverted to the name Port Louis after the successful conquest by the British in 1810.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF