Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions of The Delta Collection of Egypt on Dec 14, 2011 8 egypt napoleonic post Stamp

Egypt, ca 1799, French Army military folded letter from Alexandria to Rosetta, where the famous Rosetta stone was found, with straight line "Alexandrie" handstamp (type 1); letter portion mostly cut away, but remaining section shows signature of General Marmont, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $500 - 750

Marmont was one of Napoleon's finest generals. He later commanded forces in Illyria and became Duke of Ragusa .