By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 5215 - brit. colonies egypt kingdom
Napoleonic Occupation 1800 (Nov 6): Entire letter dated 16 Brumaire Year 9, written from Alexandria to Citizen Barthalon in Marseille, disinfected by extensive splashing with vinegar, struck on arrival with straight line "V.D.M.P. TOULON" in black (Via de Mare Port Toulon). An extremely rare entire - external mail after the Battle of Aboukir Bay (1 Aug 1798) is most uncommon due to the successful British Naval blockade of Alexandria.
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