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  • Lot# : 661 France

    1793 (March 11): Entire letter from Louvain (Leuven, Belgium) to Paris struck with fine 'ARMÉE DU NORD' handstaamp in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.). Rated '7' in manuscript to pay upon receipt with circular Paris '16' in black on reverse. The letter was written (by a rather illiterate soldier) just a week before the disastrous Battle of Louvain / Neerwinden, stating that "we were almost all taken prisoner, we have been encircled for three days and had to fight to get out of the encirclement as the Artillery can go no faster..". A good strike of a very rare handstamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 662 France

    1793 (Sept 23): Entire local letter from Fort de la Montagne opposite Toulon to Beausset, struck with fine two line '2E DIV. / ARMÉE D'ITALIE' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). The letter, written during the Siege of Touln and Fort L'Eguilette, is from a forager complaining about the stopping of one of his convoys. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 663 France

    1793 (Oct 1): Entire letter written from Amsterdam to Paris, complete with original strip of paper with a Prices Current for London, Bordeaux, Cadiz, Venice etc., mailed at Liege with straight line LIEGE hadstamp on front. The letter was Censored on arrival with reverse showing two large red wax Reseals applied by the Comité de Surveillance in Paris, with arrival of circular '8' in black. Extremely rare and early notification of Censorship with both seals largely intact.rnrnProvenance: Collection Senechal, Robineau, Paris, 30 March 2004.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 664 France

    1793 (Dec 6): Entire letter from a Captain in the 12th (Drome) Battalion 'au Camp du centre devant Toulon' to Crest, Drome, struck with three line 'ARMÉE / RÉVOLUTIONAIRE / DU MIDI' in black (Reinhardt = 4'500 pts.). Rated '7' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the letter is full of revolutionary ardour, with the hope that 'this vile, rebellious town would soon be reduced'. Eleven days later, a young Captain of Artillery did reduce the fort of L'Eguilette leading to the final victorious assault on December 17th. An extremely rare handstamp and fine for this.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 665 France

    1794 (Feb 11): Expenses Claim for the Commissaire des Guerre at Colmar, approved and signed by General Schérer at Plotzheim, un-sent but struck on reverse panel by fine staight line 'ARMÉE DU HAUT RHIN' in black (Reinhardt 66mm. = 750 pts.). A most unusual and interesting usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 666 France

    1794 (June 20): Printed entire letter from the Armée de L'Interieur, written from Péronne to Mauberge, struck with fine italic 'Com.re gl. de l'arm. de peronne' in red, unlisted by Reinhardt. Carried dfree as Military official mail. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 667 France

    1794 (Aug 6): Entire letter from Warem to Nancy written by a Lieut. of Artillery on General Jourdan's staff, struck with two line 'ARMÉE DE SAMBRE / & MEUSE' in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts). Rated '6' to pay in manuscript on receipt.Couple of small internal tears but scarce, The 'Armée Sambre et Meuse' was formed under Jourdan on June 26, 1794 with detachments from 'Nord', 'Ardennes' and 'Moselle' - it contained Major-Generals Lefebvre and Soult, Colonel Bernadotte, Lt. Colonel Mortier and Captain Ney.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 668 France

    1794 (Sept 12): Printed large part entire letter from Trier (Tréves) to Mouzon struck with 'IRE DIV. / ARMÉE DE LA MOSELLE' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). Rated '5' in manuscript to pay upon receipt. Trier was recaptured from the Prussians on August 9, 1794. Half page missing but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 669 France

    1794 (Dec 11): Entire letter, strangely folded with flap on front, from 'Avant Garde, Closter Camp' to Lille, struck with two line '1ERE DON D'ARMÉES / SAMBRE & MEUSE' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). Rated '10', altered from 6 sous, the letter mentions the Siege of nearby Grave and that taking the fortress will open Holland to French Troops.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 670 France

    1794 (Dec 26): Entire letter from Bertrange, 6 kms. from Luxembourg, to Fontenay Le Peuple (Comte), struck with superb straight line 'ARMÉE DE LA MOSELLE' in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts.). The letter is from an Officer in debrun's Division of the Army of the Moselle. Luxembourg was surrounded during November 1794, the Austrians were starved into surrender by April 1795.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 671 France

    1794/95c.: Undated entire letter, small closed tear at top, mailed from the HQ of the 9th Demi-Brigade to Paris, struck with fine two line 'ARMÉE DU BAS RHIN / 4E DIVON' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). A fine strike of a scarce marking, letter signed by three soldiers including a Captain and a Coroporal, probably from Landau or environs.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 672 France

    1795c.: Printed 'Encadrements des Armées' cover to Guerande, north of St. Nazaire, probably mailed from Fontenay-Le-Comte, struck with fine two line '3E. DIV. / ARMÉE DE L'OUEST' in red (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts). Rated '4' to pay in manuscript, a fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 673 France

    1795: Cover to (St.) Julien, Haute Vienne struck in Nantes with two line '4E DON (DEB) / ARM. DES CTES DE BREST' handstamp (Reinhardt = 750 / 2'000 pts) with the 'DEB' of 'Deboursé' deleted in black, rated '15' to pay on obverse. The cover somewhat tired but the cancellation in use for a year only and scarce thus.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 674 France

    1795 (Jan 8): Entire letter from Landau, Rhineland Palatinate to Paris struck with fine 'ARMÉE DU BAS RHIN' in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts.). The letter is signed by 'Gudin' Chief of Brigade and others.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 675 France

    1795 (Jan 22): Cover to Lille, readdressed to Douai, docketed on flap as received '3 plu. an 3', struck with two line 'BAU GAL / ARM DE NORD' in red (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Amsterdam fell on January 29, 1795 and it is unclear where the Bureau Générale was situated, General Pichegru, commander of the 'Armée du Nord' was unwell in hospital in Brussels, thus it is likely the Command was situated in Antwerp when this letter was written, moving to Utrecht by July when the Dutch conquest was finished.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 676 France

    1795 (March 10): Entire letter from Brussels to Paris signed by General Roberiot, struck with fine two line 'BAU GL.ARM. S DU NORD / SAMBRE ET MEUSE' in red (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts.). Rated '10' in manuscript to pay upon receipt with Paris circular '22' on reverse. The letter signed by General Roberiot who was assasinated at Rastadt in 1799.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 677 France

    1795 (March 18): Entire letter from Mussbach near Neustadt to Blamont, struck with straight line 'ARMÉE DU BAS RHIN' in black (Reinhardt 51mm. = 600 pts.). Rated '6' in manuscript to pay upon receipt. the letter concerns horses required for usage by the Artillery.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 678 France

    1795 (April 16): Printed entire letter from rennes from Major General Chérin, Chief of Staff to General Hoche, commander of the Western Forces concerned with eliminating Chouans, struck with italic 'gl. de l'armée d. Cd. de Cherbourg' in black (Reinhardt = 250 pts.) and very fine straight line 'ARMÉE DES CÔTES' in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts.). Carried free under Military concession with Official Military cachet on reverse. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 679 France

    1795 (April 28): Entire letter from Germersheim struck with two line 'ARMÉE DU RHIN / 2E DIVISION' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, a fine entire with interesting content concerning an attempt by the enemy to cross the Rhine at Worms and headed 'Liberté, Fraternité, Egalité ou La Mort'.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 680 France

    1795 (Aug 3): Printed entire letter from General Chérin at Rennes mailed to Paris, struck with italic 'gl. en chef de l'armée / des côtes de Brest' with straight line 'ARM. DES CTES DE BREST' both in black (Reinhardt = 350+500 pts.). Sent under Military franchise without charge. General Chérin was later Chief of Staff to General Massena, and was mortally wounded at Wytike, Switzerland in June 1799.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 681 France

    1795 (Oct 8): Entire letter from Alençon to Rennes endorsed 'Service Militaire' (ignored and charged '10' in manuscript), with fair 'ARM. D. CTES DE BREST / 1RE. DON DE CHERB.' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts). Rare.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 682 France

    1795 (Oct 15): Entire letter from Douai to Brussels with part red despatch on front, reverse with three line charge marking 'DEBSE. / B.AU GL. ARM.S DU NORD / SAMBRE ET MEUSE' in black (Reinhardt = 2'500 pts.) across flap. Rated '10' reduced to '6' to pay on arrival. A good strike of an extremely rare marking.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.O.I.Hollings FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 683 France

    1795 (Oct 28): Entire letter from Neustadt near Dusseldorf to Paris, struck with two line 'DON A ARM. / SAMBRE ET MEUSE' in black (Reinhardt = 400 pts.). rated '10' dut to pay in manuscript with circular Paris '22' arrival in black on reverse. Letter written by an Officer describing the crossing of the Rhine, the advance to the River Lahn, the lack of supplies and the retreat back across the Rhine. A fine and interesting entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 684 France

    1796: Official folded lettersheet sent by 'Le Ministre de la Guerre' Aubert Dubayet to Général Desaix in charge of the 'Rhin et Moselle' Army, lettersheet bearing black straight line 'Mstre de la Guerre' and red Sigillum.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 685 France

    1796 (April 29): Entire letter from Hingweiler, Rhineland Paltinate to Tours, struck with superb two line 'ARMÉE DU RHIN / 8e DIVISION' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). Rated '7' or '10' to pay in manuscript , the letter is from one Mabou who requests two copies of his birth certificate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 686 France

    1796 (July 14): Entire letter internally head 'Armée du Rhin et Moselle' written from Freudenstadt to Chalons Sur Saône, struck with fair two line 'ARMÉE DU RHIN / 1e DIVISION' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Rated '10' in manuscript to pay, the letter is from an Officer of Duhesme's Division in St. Cyr's Corps, which passed through Freudenstadt on July 3, leaving the 4th Division to guard communications.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 687 France

    1797 (Feb 18): Entire letter with printed heading 'Armée du Nord, Infanterie Legere, 1st Division', endorsed 'Service Militaire' from Crefeld, north of Dusseldorf addressed to the Capt. Castaing of the Council of War of the 17th Military Division in Paris, struck with good straight line 'DON A. ARM. DU NORD' in red (Reinhardt = 600 pts). Rated '10' to pay upon receipt with straight line CAMP-S-PARIS in black on reverse.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 688 France

    1799 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Mayence / Mainz to Treves (Trier) struck with dry strike of two line 'DON C / ARM. DE MAYENCE' in blue (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts.). Rated '2' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, a scarce marking.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 689 France

    1799 (July 19): Printed entire letter from Basel to Dept. du Mont-Terrible, Porentruy, struck with two line 'BAU GAL / ARM. DU DANUBE' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). Rated '5' in manuscript with reverse showing oval illustrated cachet for Commissaire des Guerres in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 690 France

    1800 (Feb 28): Printed entire letter from Mollis, near the Walensee, Glarus struck with fine '14E DON / ARM. DU RHIN' in red (Reinhardt = 2'000 pts.) The address slightly erased but with '5' rate in manuscript. The letter from Houpert, Commander of the 109th demi-Brigade, concerns two deserters. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 691 France

    1800 (Sept 19): Entire letter from Munich to Strasbourg, written by General Eblé, Commander of the Artillery of the Arms of the Rhine, struck with '3 E DON. / ARM. DU RHIN' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts). Reverse with further '3' handstamp in black. General Elbé (17587-1812) commanded the bridging train during the invasion of Russia and is best known for his  action in Nov 1812 in saving the remnants of the Grand Armée by bridging the Beresina. He died shortly afterwards in Königsberg.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 692 France

    1800 (Oct 18): Printed entire letter from Augsburg to Strasbourg struck with superb two line 'ETAT MAJOR GENAL / DE L'ARMÉE DU RHIN' in black (Reinhardt = 1'500 pts.). The entire is an 'Order of the Day' concerning irregularities in requisitions of clothing, shoes and equipment. A fine entire, hostilities recommenced in November and on Dec 3 the Austrians were defeated at Hohenlinden.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 693 France

    1801 (Nov 22): Entire letter from Altamura near Bari, Italy to Paris struck with fine two line 'No. 1 / CORPS D'OBSERVATION' in black (Reinhardt = 1'500 pts). Written by 'Le Chef d'Escadron Anglais, commanding 2nd Regiment of Chasseurs à Cheval' with the Armée d'Observation du Midi. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 694 France

    1804 (June 23): Entire letter from Vlissingen to Nantere struck with fine 'DON. B HOLLANDE / TROUPS FOISES' in black (Reinhardt = 400 pts.). Rated '8' to pay upon delivery with arrival of 12th Messidor on reverse in black. Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 695 France

    1804 (July 5): Entire letter from Utrecht to Nantes struck with two line 'BAU GAL / ARM DE HOLLANDE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts). Rated '12' in manuscriupt to pay upon receipt, the letter is from an Engineer giving advice concerning the L'Ecole Polytechnique in Paris where courses in algrebra, arithmetic, geometry and mechanics were given.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 696 France

    1805 (Jan 15): Entire letter from Utrecht to Nantes struck with two line 'HOLLANDE / TROUPES FAISES' in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript due upon receipt, the letter is from an Engineer giving details for entry into the Engineers school in Paris. Tiny closed tear at top but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 697 France

    1805 (March 30): Entire letter from a French soldier in garrison at Barletta to Paris, struck with superb four line 'ARMÉE FRANCAISE / DANS / LE ROYAUME DE NAPLES / No. 1' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts.). Rated '9' in manuscript to pay upon receipt with Paris arrival in red (April 7). Face panel with slit, probably from filing. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 698 France

    1805 (Dec 16): Entire letter from Vienna to Bordeaux struck with two line 'BAU GAL / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = unlisted). Rated '9' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the letter was written by a civilian acting as secretary to the billeting officer, mailed just two weeks after the Battle of Austerlitz (Dec 2, 1805). Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 699 France

    1805 (Dec 24): Entire letter from Vienna to Marseille struck with finr two line 'No. 6 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the letter from an Officer in the 5th Corps describes an engagement between his regiment and 2-3'000 Cossacks.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 700 France

    1806 (Jan 24): Entire letter from Linz, Austria to Nimes struck with fine two line 'No. 11 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in blue (Reinhardt = 1'500 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the letter was written by a member of General lasalle's Light Cavalry Division in winter quarters.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 701 France

    1806 (March 6): Entire letter from Anspach, Wurttemberg to St. Croy, Orleans struck with fine two line 'No. 15 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in blue (Reinhardt = 600 pts). Rated '7' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the writer was a soldier in the 61st Regiment. The handstamp was supplied to Suchet's Division of the 5 Corps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 702 France

    1806 (March 9): Entire letter from Deuenlohe near Anspach, Wurttemberg to St. Myon, Aigueperse, Vichy struck with fine two line 'No. 15 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in blue (Reinhardt = 600 pts). Rated '7' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, the handstamp was supplied to Suchet's Division of the 5 Corps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 703 France

    1806 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Amberg, Bavaria to Vitry sur Seine, small corner of face panel missing, struck with fine two line 'No. 28 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 600 pts.). Rated '7' in manuscript due to pay with Paris arrival on reverse (Aug 9) in red. The letter is from an Officer to girlfriend, in service to Princess Ste. Croix. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 704 France

    1806 (Oct 6): Entire letter from Cividale, near Udine, to Carignono struck with framed '2EME CORPS / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.). Rated '2' in manuscript and altered to '3' to pay, with 'DE TURIN' handstamp in red on reverse. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 705 France

    1806 (Dec 10): Printed entire letter from Golancz, Poland to Paris, struck with fair two line 'No. 23 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript with Paris arrival on reverse in red and near complete red wax seal of sender, a Colonel Barrois of the 96th Regiment.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 706 France

    1807 (Jan 6): Entire letter from Berlin to Mauberge, struck with superb two line 'No. 20 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay upon receipt. A very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 707 France

    1807 (Jan 16): Entire letter from Praschnitz (Przasnysz, Poland) to Mayence / Mainz, sent prepaid and struck with fine two line 'No. 2 PORT PAYÉ / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 2'000 pts). The entire written by a Captain in the 28th regiment of the Line in winter quarters. The Campaign led to the Battle of Eylau (Feb 8). Rare.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 708 France

    1807 (March 9): Entire letter from Küstrin (Kostrzyn, Poland) to Gouche near Autun struck with two line 'No. 39 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay, the letter is from a soldier in the 18th Regiment of the Line, 3rd Division of the 4th Corps.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 709 France

    1807 (March 25): Entire letter from Marienwerder to Paris struck with fine two line 'No. 25 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 1'500 pts). Rated '8' in manuscript with Paris arrival on reverse in red (April 27). A fine and scarce entire. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 710 France

    1807 (June 25): Entire letter wriiten from 'les bords de Memel' (the River Niemen) to Jarnac, Charente struck with fine 'No. 71 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.). Rated '11' to pay upon receipt - an historic cover: written on the very day the two Emperors, Napoleon and Alexander I, first met on a raft in the River Niemen to discuss peace terms, resulting in the Treaty of Tilsit. Rare and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 711 France

    1807: Entire letters (2) from same correspondence to Chalons with August 1807 entire from Côlende (Coln) and struck with 'No. 5 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts), rated '8' in manuscript, together with October 1807 entire from Camp de Meire struck with 'No. 5 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in black (= 600 pts) and rated '9' in manuscript. Minor faults but a scarce matched pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 712 France

    1807 (Aug 5): Large part entire letter written in Italian from Stettin, prepaid to Bastia, Corsica struck with fine two line 'No. 54 PORT-PAYÉ / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts). Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 713 France

    1807 (Sept 3): Entire letter written from Massow to Chatillon sur Seine, struck with fine two line 'No. 27 / GRANDE ARMÉE' struck in green (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Rated '8' in manuscript to pay upon arrival. The letter is from an Ensign of the 15th Regiment with Grouchy's Dragoons bemoaning the death of both his brother and sister.rnrnProvenance: Collection F. Dubus.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 714 France

    1807 (Sept 24): Entire letter from Hannover to Napoleon, Vendée (La Roche sur Yon) struck with fine two line 'No. 26 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts.). Rated '28' on front, the letter was signed by General Count Soulés who won a 'Sword of Honour' at the Battle of Marengo, was promoted to General in 1804 and awarrded 100'000 francs after the Battle of Friedland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 715 France

    1807 (Oct 2): Entire letter from Nowe, on the Vistula River near Marienwerder to Caen, struck with superb two line 'No. 67 / GRANDE ARMÉE' (Reinhardt = 1'500 pts.) supplied to the Bureau Sedentaire at Marienwerder. Rated '9' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, a fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 716 France

    1807 (Oct 4): Entire letter from Warsaw to Baune, Doubs struck with two line 'No. 43 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' in black (Reinhardt = 400 pts.). Rated '6' in manuscript due to pay upon receipt, the letter states that the writer had arrived after 20 days marching in Warsaw on the previous day, this places the writer as an Infantry Officer with the 1st Division of the 3rd Corps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 717 France

    1807 (Dec 14): Entire letter from Palmanova to Meerschute, Flanders struck with two line 'No. 7 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 350 pts.). Rated '11' to pay in manuscript, the letter is from Flemish soldier in the 53rd. Regiment.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 718 France

    1807 (Dec 25): Entire letter from Stargand, West prussia to Jarnac, Charente struck with two line 'No. 44 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in blue (Reinhardt = 750 pts.) supplied to Lasalle's Light Cavalry Division. Rated '11' in manuscript due to pay upon on receipt, the letter states that the writer had been en route for 20 days and was getting closer to France. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 719 France

    1808 (Feb 8): Entire letter from Psarske, south of Poznan, Poland to Alessandria, Italy struck with fair two line 'No. 17 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in black (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts.) supplied to Friant's 2nd Division. Rated '9' due to pay in manuscript, the letter, from an Adjutant Officier in the 111th Regiment of the Line requests a copy of his birth certificate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 720 France

    1808 (March 13): Entire letter from the 'Armée de Reserve' at Mayence / Mainz to Wesel, endorsed 'Service Militaire' and written to General Laurent, the letter signed by Marshall Kellerman with his franchise mark on front 'Le M.al Kellerman' in black. Fresh and fine - Kellerman's extraordinary career included stopping the Prussians at Valmy in 1793, imprisonment for a year, reinstated in 1795, Senator in 1799, Marshall of the Empire in 18o4, becoming the Duke of Valmy in June 1808.rnrnProvenance: Collection F. Dubus.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 721 France

    1808 (April 1): Entire letter from Liegnitz (Legnica, Poland) written by General Count Bisson (1767-1811) commanding the 2nd Division of the 6th Corps, mailed to St. Amour, Jura with fine two line 'No. 7. / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts). Rated '7' in manuscript to pay upon receipt. An interesting letter - Bisson writes of his poor relationship with Marshall Ney, the Corps commander.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 722 France

    1808 (April 18): Entire letter from Hannover to Paris struck with COMMISSAIRE IMPÉRIAL / DIRECTEUR GAL. DES DOMAINES in black and very fine 'No. 24 / ARM. DU RHIN' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts). Rated '8' to pay upon receipt with Paris arrival in red (May 2) on reverse of a fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 723 France

    1808 (April 26): Cover from Berlin to Glogau struck with fine two line 'No. 9 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in black and rated '2' to pay in manuscript. The marking was supplied to the 1 Corps, under the command of General Bernadotte.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 724 France

    1808 (May 12): Entire letter written from Furstenfelden (Furstenwalde) to Pézénas, herault, struck with fine two line 'No. 16. / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 600 pts.). Rated '10' in manuscript due toi pay upon receipt. The letter from a young soldier to his mother tells of his fever (cured by rhubarb and quinine) and that his Division (Gudin's 3rd Corps) camped on the field of the Battle of Zorndorf (Aug 25, 1758) where Frederick the Great beat the Russians.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 725 France

    1808 (Nov 10): Entire letter written from Maubourg and Düben, Saxony to Avignon, struck with superb over-inked 'No. 13 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts.) and rated '10' in manuscript. Fine readable content and a most attractive entire. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 726 France

    1809 (June 14): Entire letter headed 'au bivouac, sous la canon de Raab' to Paris struck with two line 'ARM. D'ITALIE / 1RE DON' in red (Reinhardt = 500 pts). Rated '10' in manuscript to pay upon receipt, with Paris (July 3) arrival on reverse in red. The letter possibly written by, certainly signed by, General Louis Baraguay d'Hilliers (1764-1813) who was stationed at Raab with 6'000 men of the Italian Guard screening the right wing of the Grande Armée prior to the Battle of Wagram (July 5-6, 1809).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 727 France

    1809 (Nov 22): Entire letter from Laibach (Ljubljana, Slovenia) addressed to the Cashier of the Administration of Suplly in Vienna, struck with good two line 'No. 3 / ARM. D'ALLEMAGNE' in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts). Rated '2' in manuscript due to pay on receipt.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 728 France

    1809 (Nov 27): Entire letter headed 'Armée d'Italie' written from Gratz to La Rochelle struck with two line 'P.P. No. 7 / ARM. D'ALLEMAGNE' in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts). Charged '9' to collect upon receipt. A superb strike of a very scarce handstamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 729 France

    1810 (Jan 2): Entire letter from Antwerp to Melun written by a Major Falcon of the 12th regiment of Light Infantry regarding the re-organisation of National Guard Units, struck with very fine two line 'BAU PRINCIPAL / ARM. DU NORD' in black (Reinhardt = 1'000 pts.). Rated '7' to pay in manuscript upon arrival. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 730 France

    1810 (Jan 29): Entire letter from Salzburg written by Lieutenant Dancourt of the 7th Regiment of Chasseurs to Corbeil, struck with 'No. 36 / ARM. D'ALLEMAGNE' handstamp in red, rated '7' to pay in manuscript upon receipt Reinhardt = 400 pts.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 731 France

    Peninsular War 1812 (July 19): Entire letter, slitted for disinfection, from a Corporal in the 40th regiment (Vandermaesen Division, Army of the North) at Tolosa to Angers, struck with fine 'No. 15 / ARM. FRANCAISE / EN ESPAGNE' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts). Re-addressed on arrival in Angers to Lyons with DÉB 47 / ANGERS in red on reverse and circular arrival datestamp (Aug 4) also in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 732 France

    1812 (Sept): Entire letter with unfortunate missing place of despatch but possibly Danzig, mailed to Montpellier and signed by Lt. Col. Bernard, Aide-de-Camp to Napoleon at Waterloo, struck with fine 'No. 50 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red (Reinhardt = 750 pts.) and charged '10' due upon delivery. Interesting letter from Lt. Col. Bernard with postcript reading: "vous savez que l'Empereur Napoleon est à Moscow, et que déja on parle de proposition de paix; il ne font pas cependant trop se hâter de croire à cette nouvelle. L'Empereur Alexandre aura de grands sacrifices à faire pour l'obtenir. En attendant qu'il se décide, nous occupons ses meilleurs provinces, et La Pologne organise une Armée de 150,000".
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 733 France

    1812 (Nov 29): Entire letter from Warsaw, written by Sgt. Morelli, in the Guard of Honour of His Highness the Prince Camille of Tuscany, to his brother-in-law in Turin, struck with fine 'No. 4 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 500 pts). Rated '10' to pay in manuscript upon receipt.The letter written on the same day that the bridge over the River Beresina was destroyed after the French retreat from Moscow. Scarce and fine entire that opens well for display.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 734 France

    1813 (July 15): Entire letter from Dresden to Nancy, written during the Armistice period after the Battle of Bautzen, struck with fine 'No. 19 / GRANDE ARMÉE' in black (Reinhardt = 400 pts.). Rated '6' due to pay upon arrival. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 735 France

    1813 (Aug 6): Entire letter from Frankfurt to Calvados struck with fine 'No. 49 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in red (Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.) and rated '9' to pay in manuscript. File folds with internal protective tape but a fine strike of a scarce marking.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 736 France

    Peninsular War 1813 (Oct 2): Entire letter from Barcelona to Gerona endorsed 'Service Militaire' at top and both written and countersigned at left by the sender General Maurice Mathieu, Military Governor of Barcelona from 1810-1814; struck with good 'No. 7 / BAU. PRINCIPAL / ARM. D'ESPAGNE' in red (Reinhardt = 400 pts).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 737 France

    Peninsular War 1813 (Nov 2): Entire letter from a gunner in the 6th Regiment of Artillery at Bayonne, addressed to the Commune of Barquet (sadly enquiring about his parents from whom he has not heard for three years), struck with good 'No. 45 / ARM. FRANCAISE / EN ESPAGNE' in black (Reinhardt = 500 pts).
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 738 France

    1813 (Nov 16): Entire letter from Wonsheim (Rhineland Palatinate) to Paris, written by Lt. Corrard 15th Company of 1st regt. of Foot Artillery, to General Evian; struck with fair strike of 'BAU. SEDENTAIRE / GRAND ARMÉE' in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts). Charged '8' to pay in manuscript with reverse showing circular Paris arrival in red on reverse (Nov 29) with manuscript 'Refusé' alongside. A fine cover that opens well for display.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 739 France

    Greece (Morea Campaign) 1829/32: Cover and entire letters (2), all addressed to France with 1829 and 1832 entires struck with "QER. GAL / ARM. DE MORÉE" handstamps in black (the latter from Naphlion), and an undated cover with fine strike of "B / ARM DE MOR´'E" handstamp in black addressed to the Lieutenant General in command of the the Morée Expedition. Generally fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 740 France

    1849/50: Cérès 10 c. yellow-bistre, a fine example with large margins all round, used on local 1851 entire letter to Montlieu tied by grill in black with 'cursive' alongside in black "16 / Chevanceaux". Fresh and very fine, a most attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 741 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 15 c. green on greenish, a fine example with clear rto large margins all round, used on 1852 cover initially accepted as payment for a local Paris letter and tied by Paris Star with cds at right (March 31). However, once the address in 'Lyon' was noted (Rue St. Doiminique existed in both towns), the Postmaster marked "Insuffisant" below the stamp in red ink and charged the letter "10c" to pay (double the deficiency of 5 centimes). Reverse with Lyon arrival cds (April 1). Extremely rare usage. Signed Baudot with letter of explanation (1979).
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 742 France

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    Entire letter with the first French stamp as an early but erroneous usage abroad 1849 (Jan 8): Cérès 20c. black on yellowish, a fresh example with good to large margins all round, tied by crisp "LYON 8 JANV. 49" type 15 cds to entire letter, directed to Duderstadt Hannover with endorsement "franco jusqu'à Strasbourg" alongside, reverse with "12 .." handstamp. The Cérès stamp was erroneously used to pay the internal postage in France and the cover was taxed first with '8' Sgr. then with '6½' Sgr. upon arrival. A very early usage within France (2nd week),probably one of the earliest usages of a French adhesive on a cover to Hannover. The sender was Ludwig von Sothen, writing to his brother Karl Wilhelm von Sothen, both members of a local Duderstadt noble family. A fine and very rare entire. Cert. Brun (2018).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 743 France

    1849: Cérès 20 c. black, a fine horizontal pair used on 1859 double rate cover to Randan tied by grill handstamps with fine ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE / POSTES cds at right (Jan 28) in black. Reverse with Randan arrival cds (Jan 29). File fold well away from the adhesives, a rare usage. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 744 France

    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, on 1851 cover from Paris to Pont Audemer tied by grill cancellation with Paris cds (Sept 3) at right. Erroneous "25" tax marking deleted by grill handstamp at right. Unusual and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 745 France

    1849: Cérès 40 c. orange, an absolutely fantastic used example with enormous margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps on three sides, used on 1851 cover to Turin, Italy tied by neat grill with 'St. German-en-Laye' cds of despatch at left (Sept 24). Red framed 'PD' and reverse with with Paris transit cds of same day and Turin arrival (Sept 27). A delightful cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 1,300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 746 France

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    1849/50: 1 fr. carmine in a horizontal pair with good margins all round, used with fine Cérès 40 c. bright orange and Présidence 1852 10 c. bistre (2, one just shaved at base), on 1853 entire letter to New York endorsed 'via Liverpool', tied by '1460' petit chiffres with corresponding 'Guebwiller' cds below (Sept 23). Red framed 'PD' at left and carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Canada' with Boston arrival on front (Oct 15) in black. A delightful and extremely rare franking paying the double rate. Signed Brun, Calves. Cert. Brun (2011).
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 747 France

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    1849: 1 fr. carmine brown, a fine unused example, large and regular margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and large part original gum. A superb stamp, cert. Brun (2018) Yvert = € 18'500/Maury 6b = € 16'500.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 749 France

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    1849: 20 c. blue, non issued so called 'Marquelet', a fine unused example, large and regular margins all round with sheet margin at base, of excellent fresh colour and large part original gum. A superb stamp, cert. Brun (2018) Yvert = € 4'000/Maury 8c = € 3'300.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 750 France

    1852: Présidence 10 c. bright bistre-brown (bistre-brun foncé), a very fine example of outstanding colour with large margins all round, used on 1853 local cover to Moissac tied by petit chiffres '468' of Moissac in black. '85 / Bourg-de-Visa' cachet at right with dotted despatch (July 28) alongside. A charming and rare cover Maury = € 4'600.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 751 France

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    1852: Présidence 25 c. blue in a horizontal pair, fresh and fine with good to huge margins, tied by 'Grille sans fin' to envelope to Moutier, Savoy with framed PD and "Bau CENTRAL PARIS 21 DEC 52", both in red alongside. An attractive example of the 50 c. letter rate to Sardinia from a well known correspondence. Signed Roumet. Cert. von der Weid (2011) Maury = € 4'000 for this destination.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 752 France

    1853: 10 c. bistre, single example used with 40 c. orange (2 singles, a vertical pair and a strip of seven) on 1854 entire letter from Le Havre to Lima, Peru endorsed 'Par Steamer Tamar' (RMSP) paying a 4 fr. 50 c. rate, tied by '1495' petit chiffres in black. Le Havre despatch cds above with framed PD in red. Reverse with circular VAPOR / LIMA arrival. File fold affects four adhesives but a remarkable and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 753 France

    1853: 80 c. carmine in a horizontal strip of three with ample margins all round, overlapped by 1862 perf. 40 c. orange (3) all tied to double rate May 1863 cover to Lima by dotted 'BP 1' lozenge and by Bordeaux despatch cds. Framed P.P. below and reverse with Lima arrival cds (June 2). Some minor imperfections but an attractive mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 754 France

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    1852: Napoléon imperforate 1 fr. carmine in a horizontal strip of three, with ample to very large margins all round, used on 1853 entire letter endorsed "Steamer Bahiana du 24 8bre via Liverpool", tied by lozenge of 'gros points' in black with Paris despatch cds (Oct 21) above. Red framed 'PD' and 'London Paid' transit cds (Oct 22) alongside unusual use of "SHIP LETTER / Crown / LONDON" datestamp in red (Oct 22). Reverse with 'Ligne-de-Calais' cds and "SHIP LETTER / LIVERPOOL" in black (Oct 23). A most attractive entire and a superb example of the correct double 3 franc rate via a British vessel to Brazil - an early usage of the 1 franc - only issued in September 1853. An interesting cover, following the consignor from a newly opened family archive, first time on the market, cert. Brun (2018) Maury = € 40'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 755 France

    1854 (Jan 7): Napoléon imperf. 1 fr. carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins all round in combination with a vert. pair of Présidence 25 c. blue, a fresh unit with fair to large margins (just touched at lower left, upper stamp with light trace of crease), tied by 'Gros points' obliterator to entire letter from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, endorsed "By the steamer to Brazil via Southampton", obverse with Paris despatch cds, framed PD in red and 'London Paid' transit cds (Jan 9), reverse with 'Ligne-de-Calais transit cds. An appealing cover showing the correct 150 c. rate with a British vessel to Brazil, a desirable item. Yvert = € 6'620/Maury 18+10 = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 756 France

    1862: 10 c- bistre, single examples used on local covers to Ste. Sauvy in Gers, one cover with 10 c. tied by two strikes of the circular "OR" (Origin Rurale) cachet, the second cover endorsed 'Très Pressé' with a magnificent 10 c. bistre with full corner margin and filet d'encadrement similarly tied by "OR" handstamps in black. A beautiful pair. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 757 France

    1862: 20 c. blue, a corner block of four with full sheet margin, each stamp neatly cancelled by "305" gros chiffres of Bar-Le-Duc in black. Rare and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 758 France

    1862: 20 c. blue, single example paying Military concession rate, tied by grill handstamp to 1864 cover from Rome to Elbeuf, with fine BRIGADE FRANCAISE / ITALIE cds above (July 10). Elbeuf arrival cds (July 13) on reverse of fine cover. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 759 France

    1862: Empire 80 c. carmine, a used horizontal strip of three tied to 1864 entire letter to Chile endorsed VOIE DE PANAMA, tied by Paris Star with despatch cds (Aug 14) adjacent. Framed PP in red and thence via London and British P.O. in PANAMA with double arc cds in black (Sept 7) on front and struck on arrival with '25' (centavos) due marking in red. A fine and attractive entire. Signed Von der Weid.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 760 France

    1862/70: Laureated 1 c. green & bronze - two single examples and two horizontala pairs - used with 2 c. red-brown and 4 c. grey (three examples), to make up the 20 centime rate, tied to 1870 entire letter to Albertville, Savoie by MOUTIERS TARENTAISE cds's (Sept 16) in black. A rare and most colourful franking. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 761 France

    1871: Napoléon laureated 1 C. green, 4 C. grey and horiz. pari 10 C. bistre. nicely cancelled by large number '897' and beneath 'La Charité - 7 OCT 71' tied on small sized entire to Cosne.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF
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