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Auction: 13027 - The Collector's series sale
Lot: 2121

France
Dahomey/Benin
1890 (10 Sept.) envelope, with original letter, from Ensign Degrenand to his Uncle in the Ivory Coast, bearing France 15c. Sage tied by "corr des armees/l.l. no 1" double-ring d.s. in blue-black, showing another clearer strike on face with, on reverse, Brazey en Plaine arrival c.d.s.. The contents (translation included) of the letter recount his experiences on board ship before Cotonou. Photo

Sold for
£210