Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 10121 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 30-39, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 30-39, holding of apprx. 180 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 50,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 10122 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 40-99, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 40-99, holding of apprx. 280 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 100,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 10123 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 70-79, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 70-79, holding of apprx. 350 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 250,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 04856 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 3France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1856, Crimean War, entire letter wi 1856, Crimean War, entire letter with full message dated "Kamiesh 17 Mars 1856" to Marseille with clear strike of c.d.s. "KAMIESCH CRIMEE 18 MARS 56" alongside and arrival mark 28.3. on reverse, slight toning/age wear, signed Jean-Francois Brun. Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 3Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 04855 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 3France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1574, Aug. 7 Letter signed by her o 1574, Aug. 7 Letter signed by her own hand from FRANÇOISE DE LA BAUME MONTREVEL 1528-1605 (aka FRANÇOISE DE CARNAVALET), lady-in-waiting to QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI, written in Arc sur Tille (Côte d'Or, Burgundy, France) and sent to the French Ambassador in CONSTANTINOPLE, OTTOMAN EMPIRE with receiver mark of Nov. 8th. In this letter she asks the French ambassador in Constantinople for help, to find her missing son JEAN DE SAULX, VISCOMPTE DE TAVANNES (1547-1626), who she believes was held in captivity in Transylvania after he left KRAKAU in POLAND and followed the DUKE OF ANJOU, future KING HENRY III (1551 - 1589), for his coronation. After the departure of King Henry III to take over the French throne, Tavannes made a journey to Moldavia and fought in a revolt against the Turks during which he went missing. He was captured sword in hand despite valiant defense and was able to be released, arriving in Constantinople at the end of 1574. the letter took 3 months to reach its destination. The letter could have either gone via land through the Habsburg Empire or via sea route through the Mediterranean. Opinion Ponthion. XVI CENTURY EARLY LETTERS TO THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE ARE EXTREMELY RARE! ÷ 1574, le 7 août, lettre signée de sa propre main par FRANÇOISE DE LA BAUME MONTREVEL (1528-1605) (alias FRANÇOISE DE CARNAVALET), dame d'honneur de la REINE CATHERINE DE MÉDICIS, écrite à Arc-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France) et envoyée à l'Ambassadeur de France à CONSTANTINOPLE, EMPIRE OTTOMAN, avec la marque de réception du 8 novembre. Dans cette lettre, elle demande l'aide de l'ambassadeur de France à Constantinople pour retrouver son fils disparu, JEAN DE SAULX, VICOMTE DE TAVANNES (1547-1626), qu'elle croit être détenu en captivité en Transylvanie après avoir quitté KRAKAU en POLOGNE. Il avait suivi le DUC D'ANJOU, futur ROI HENRI III (1551-1589), pour son couronnement. Après le départ du roi Henri III pour prendre le trône de France, Tavannes entreprit un voyage en Moldavie et participa à une révolte contre les Turcs au cours de laquelle il disparut. Il fut capturé l'épée à la main malgré une défense vaillante et put être libéré, arrivant à Constantinople à la fin de l'année 1574. La lettre mit trois mois pour atteindre sa destination. Elle aurait pu passer par voie terrestre à travers l'Empire des Habsbourg ou par voie maritime à travers la Méditerranée. LES LETTRES DU DÉBUT DU XVIE SIÈCLE ADRESSÉES À L'EMPIRE OTTOMAN SONT EXTRÊMEMENT RARES. Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 60th AUCTION - day 3Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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Lot 07399 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 30-39, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 30-39, holding of apprx. 180 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 50,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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Lot 07400 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 40-99, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 40-99, holding of apprx. 280 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 100,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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Lot 07401 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 70-79, 1800/1850 (ca.), Departments 70-79, holding of apprx. 350 pre-philatelic letters, each described and priced individually (up to 250,- €). Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 07402 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1829/1862, petty collection of 14 s 1829/1862, petty collection of 14 stampless covers from/to foreign destinations, incl. two incoming transatlantic letters from New York, four incoming letters from Germany, eight letters between Morges/Switzerland and France, nice range of receiving/instructions marks and ratings. Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 4Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
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 Lot 2587 - Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe - Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 2France - Pre Adhesives / Stampless Covers: 1851, entire stampless letter with 1851, entire stampless letter with full message dated Paris 21 Dec 1851, sent 25 Dec to Gand/Belgium with despatch and arrival marks on reverse next to full strike of GRILLE. Unusual. Condition: Cover Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 59th AUCTION - day 2Frankreich - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe |
