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THE WARS OF LOUIS XV – A VERY RARE POSTAL STAMP from the POS…
See original version (French)
211
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THE WARS OF LOUIS XV – A VERY RARE POSTAL STAMP from the POS…
See original version (French)
Estimate €450
Voluntary lot
Description
THE WARS OF LOUIS XV – A VERY RARE POSTAL STAMP from the POSTE AUX ARMÉES.
Letter dated 27 June 1734 “AT THE CAMP AT SPIRE” sent by JUMILLAC,
an officer in the King’s troops, to the Count DE St JEAN, “his dearest uncle”, Lieutenant to the Marshals of France in Limoges.
He expresses concern for his health and congratulates him on his recovery, and discusses the war:
“The siege of Philisbourg may well last until the 12th of next month; Prince Heugesne has made a move intended merely to divert us, forcing us to march towards Mont Vrain or Vovines…”
Wax seal bearing the sender’s coat of arms + MARK, stamped in black, 32 x 4 mm:
“AR: DE NOAILLES” – Letter sent at the sender’s expense, postage 18 sols.
SUPERB impression, very rare Pothion index: 24 (twenty-four!).
Adrien Maurice de NOAILLES: Marshal of France, commanded the royal army during the 1734 German campaign in the War of the Polish Succession.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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