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10 - [CHERBOURG] César-Henri de LA LUZERNE (1737–1799), military …
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[CHERBOURG] César-Henri de LA LUZERNE (1737–1799), military officer and politician, Governor of Saint-Domingue (1786–1787), Secretary of State for the Navy (1787–1790), President of the Academy of Sciences (1790). Letter (1 p.) signed and dated 21 May 1790 in Paris, addressed to the Chevalier d’Isle* concerning the works in the harbour of Cherbourg, relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses intended for him and his draughtsman. Fine copy. Dimensions: 31.3 x 19.8 cm. *Jean-Jacques Isle de Ballode, known as the Chevalier Isle (1747–1803), an officer in the Royal Navy and a scientist. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:10 PM
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