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Argyll Etkin Ltd Sale: 48

PERSIA
Persia
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 1412
Symbol:

1833 (Nov 13) Entire letter written on superb headed notepaper depicting the Kremlin in Moscow ("Vue Generale du Cremlin" lithographed by L. de Peler, published by "Chez Beckers"), from James Johnstone at Tabreez, addressed to "Mrs Skinner, 22 Portland Place, London", disinfected at Semlin with handstamp and wax seal, hand delivered. The four page letter describes Johnstone's journey through Germany to St. Petersburg where he met the Emperor, stayed as his guest at the Palace of Gatchina, and watched the army manoeuvres involving 60,000 troops, his subsequent travels to Moscow, Novgorod, across the Steppes to Tcher Kask, and across the Caucasus in a caravan of Armenians and officers going to join the army with an escort of 120 Cossack infantry and 12 cavalry with two guns, through Tiflis, until his arrival at Tabreez. A fine and interesting early letter from Persia on attractive Russian headed notepaper, with a transcript of the letter.

Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 420.00


Closed..Oct-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420

Sale No: 48
Lot No: 1413
Symbol:

image 1833 (Dec 7) Entire letter written on superb headed notepaper depicting the Kremlin in Moscow ("Vue Generale du Cremlin" lithographed by L. de Peler, published by "Chez Beckers"), from George Johnstone at Teheran, addressed to his sister Octavia in Bristol, privately carried to England and posted in London, disinfected en route at Semlin with a fine handstamp and wax seal. The four page letter describes the view of the Kremlin in detail, the horses and customs in Russia, and their journey from Moscow to Tula, across the Steppes and the Caucasus Mountains to Tiflis, into Persia, Tabreez and Teheran. Johnstone describes the horses, inns, scenery and customs in Persia; he is staying with the British Envoy Sir John Campbell and has been presented to the Shah. A fine and interesting early letter from Persia on attractive Russian headed notepaper, with a transcription of the letter. Photo on Page 202. (Image1)

Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 500.00


Closed..Oct-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 48
Lot No: 1414
Symbol:

1833 (Dec 29) Entire letter from James Johnstone in Isphahan, addressed to Andrew Stone in Edinburgh, privately carried to England and posted in London, disinfected en route at Semlin with a fine handstamp and wax seal. Johnston reports delays to his journey, and will not arrive at Bombay until mid-February, and so will not return via Egypt until October; he describes the pitiful state of Persia and its people, Isphahan alone possessing a splendour and beauty. A fine and scarce early letter from Persia.

Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00


Closed..Oct-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 48
Lot No: 1415
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Air Mail Stamps. 1927-57 Air stamps mint, the 1928-57 issues apparently complete, also 1927 set with forged overprints, and four covers or fronts. S.G. £1,000+. (88).

Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 200.00


Closed..Oct-13-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
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