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  • Lot# : 307 Latvia Latvija

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    Latvia under Swedish rule 1638: Lettersheet from Riga to Stockholm, sent by the council of Riga with an extensive honorific address to "Dem Erlauchten HochWohlgebohrnen Herrn Herrn Jacobo de La Gardie Graffen zur Ekhollm, Herrn zur Dagdö, Kolk, Ryda und Rundsön, Rittern. Königl. Maijtts und Reichs Schweden, Rath, Marsch. Vormundt. Auch General Velthern, Praesidenten des Königl. Kriegs-Gerichts zu Stockholm und Landt Richter in Uplandt p. - Unserem Gnägigen Herrn", reverse with well preserved paper seal, in very good condition. Shown in Harry von Hofmann "Lettland 1625-1915/18 Das Postwesenauf dem Territorium der späteren Republik Lettland", page 11.rnProvenance: Harry von Hofmann collection, 359. Köhler auction (March 2015), lot 5117, offered with his original notes.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 308 Latvia Latvija

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    Latvia under Swedish rule 1638 (Okt. 28): Private Lettersheet from Riga to Stockholm, sent with an extensive honorific address by Melcher Droding to "Dhen Wolgebornen Edlen Herrn Clas Flemming Erbgesessener zu Willnäss Uundt Nornäss Der Reich Sweden Rats Admiral Landrichter zu Süder Finland Uund General Stathalter zu Stockholm Meinen Gnädigen Herrn", in fine condition. Shown in Harry von Hofmann "Lettland 1625-1915/18 Das Postwesen auf dem Territorium der späteren Republik Lettland", page 10.rnProvenance: Harry von Hofmann collection, 359. Köhler auction (March 2015), lot 5116.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 309 Latvia Latvija

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    Latvia under Swedish rule 1640 (Nov. 10): Lettersheet from Riga to Stockholm, sent with an extensive honorific address to "Dehnen Erlauchten Hoch und Wohlgebornen Herren Hern Praesidenten und Assesoribus Des Hochlöblich & Königl: Ober- & Kriegs Gerichts Zu Stockholm ... Respectiv Hoch Gnädigen Undt Hochgebietenden Herrn Dienst Untertänigst", reverse with well preserved wax seal, backed inside but in general in good condition. rnProvenance: Harry von Hofmann collection, 359. Köhler auction (March 2015), lot 5118, offered with his original notes.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 310 Latvia Latvija

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    1699: Entire letter datelined "LINBOW 13 Jan. 1699" to Göttingen, Germany, with superb wax seal SIGILLUM SANIT on reverse. A very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 311 Latvia Latvija

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    1781 (Nov 20): Entire letter from Riga to Verviers, struck with ornate framed 'arrow' RIGA handstamp in black (Dobbin 0.04 = 8 pts.) with manuscript 'frco. Wesel' below and reverse showing Russian rate of 45½ kopeks, charged '7' stuyvers due upon receipt. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 312 Latvia Latvija

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    1786 (July 6): Entire letter from Mitau (now Jelgava) to Hodimont near Verviers, struck on despatch with circular "Crown / MITAU / Posthorn" in black, reverse showing Russian rate of 45½ kopeks, charged '7' stuyvers due upon receipt. A rare and truly exceptional entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 313 Latvia Latvija

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    1786 (Oct 3): Entire letter from Riga to Ghent / Gand, endorsed 'via Amsterdam', struck with ornate framed 'arrow' RIGA handstamp in black (Dobbin 0.04 = 8 pts.) with manuscript 'frco. Wesel' below and reverse showing Russian rate of 45½ kopeks, '4' deleted as credit in Cologne / Köln, charged '9' sols due upon receipt. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 314 Latvia Latvija

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    1720/1778: Selection of four entire letters, incl. Merchant letter from Riga under Swedish rule, endorsed "fr. Emerick" to Amsterdam (1720), 1779 (June 5) letter from RUJEN "p.Riga" to Pernau together with another letter dated 1779, March 8, from Libau to Verviers showing "frco Wesel 45 1/2" in manuscript as well as  1778 letter with boxed RIGA in black and "fr. Wesel" to Verviers. A fine Group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF
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