France - Exceptional lot of 421 antique 19th-century letters – Philately & Postal History
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A French lot of 421 postally used old letters and envelopes, mainly from the 19th century, titled “Exceptionnel lot de 421 lettres anciennes XIXème – Philatélie & Histoire Postale”.
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Exceptional lot of 421 old letters from the 19th century – Philately & Postal History
I am selling a very large collection of 421 letters and old envelopes dating mainly from the 19th century, perfect for a collector, a philatelist, or a postal history enthusiast (marcophily).
All pieces are carefully preserved and presented in stamp albums with transparent protective leaves.
Lot features:
• Total quantity: 421 items (complete letters and circulated envelopes).
• Period: Mainly 19th century (Classics of France, Napoleonic III era, the Republic, Ceres…).
• Notable stamps visible: Numerous classic French stamps canceled, including Napoleon III types (20c blue…) and Ceres types.
• Postal history: Very wide variety of period cancellations (date stamps, diamond postmarks with large figures / small figures, handwritten linear markings). The correspondences bear original addresses in old handwriting (destinations varied: Avranches, Caen, etc.).
• Condition: Good overall preservation for documents of this era, kept free from dust and moisture.
Exceptional lot of 421 old letters from the 19th century – Philately & Postal History
I am selling a very large collection of 421 letters and old envelopes dating mainly from the 19th century, perfect for a collector, a philatelist, or a postal history enthusiast (marcophily).
All pieces are carefully preserved and presented in stamp albums with transparent protective leaves.
Lot features:
• Total quantity: 421 items (complete letters and circulated envelopes).
• Period: Mainly 19th century (Classics of France, Napoleonic III era, the Republic, Ceres…).
• Notable stamps visible: Numerous classic French stamps canceled, including Napoleon III types (20c blue…) and Ceres types.
• Postal history: Very wide variety of period cancellations (date stamps, diamond postmarks with large figures / small figures, handwritten linear markings). The correspondences bear original addresses in old handwriting (destinations varied: Avranches, Caen, etc.).
• Condition: Good overall preservation for documents of this era, kept free from dust and moisture.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
France
Condition
Postal used
Title
Exceptional lot of 421 antique 19th-century letters – Philately & Postal History
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
