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    Crimean War 1854 (Aug 31): Entire letter written on board the French Ship 'Henry IV' off Varna, mailed to Marseille and struck with fine ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUART. GAL' datestamp in black (Sept 1), with '30' centime charge marking in black and Marseille arrival cds on reverse (Sept 14). A scarce entire, the 'Henry IV' was later sunk off the Crimean Coast.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF