A selection by: COUTON JAMAULT HIRN
Lot no. 10
Live
Estimate: €2,000 - €3,000
War of 1870-1871 in Loire-Inférieure: an album containing a collection of letters from or to Loire-Inférieure. Exceptional set with letters from the Armée de l'Ouest-Armée de la Loire, Gardes Mobiles, Francs Tireurs, Armée de Bretagne, Garde Nationale, Ambulance, Corps Franc des Volontaires, attempted entries, letters from the Armistice period, relations with occupied territories, prisoners of war, etc. Numerous rare items including Garde Mobile Loire Inférieure franking (letter signed Baudot), Armée de Bretagne franking (superb strike), Corps-Franc des Volontaires du Génie franking, Boule de Moulins on departure from Nantes for a soldier, postal service envelope, .... Set of 70 documents, probably unique, very well documented (most of the letters commented).
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