Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 661 - 227.-233. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 661 Frankreich

    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.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF