Circa 1831. Charming greeting letter in verse of a drum of the National Guard in period colors. Printed letter with autograph signature "Léonard". 1 page in-4, heading "National Guard", engraved and coloured vignette, addressed to M. Boisselier. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 1,136.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1136
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 76
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Around 1795. Letter from a coloured soldier. "Chasseur à pied. 5th Battalion, 5th Company". In the text, "Monsieur Miet leaving France for Constantinople". GraImperforatee rarity. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,650.00
Sold...EUR 2,002.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 2002
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 79
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1856. Soldiers' letter with coloured and watercolour letterhead. Dated 16 September 1856 - CALLAC's Italian campaign, with T15 stamps from TURIN and arrival in SAVOY. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 850.00
Sold...EUR 991.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 991
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 84
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1894. Letter of a soldier coloured in colour and relief accompanied by his envelope. Envelope with post mark from SIDI-BEL-ABBES - ORAN dated 13 April 1894 to GERMANY. Letter from the 1st Foreign Regiment. Superberbic set. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 750.00
Sold...EUR 855.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 855
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 86
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1793. Letter from a soldier with an exceptional and extremely rare letterhead in red. "YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC ONE AND IImperforateIVISIBLE AND PERISHABLE". 4 pages. Handwritten note "At the San Culotte, 1st Battalion of the 76th, Dessous Namur, Year 2". Piece of very great interest. GraImperforatee rarity. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,600.00
Sold...EUR 1,693.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1693
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 90
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1813. Letter of a soldier with drawn and watercolour letterhead. Good text, 4 pages dated May 20, 1813. Handwritten note of arrival of "29 May" and postmark "27". Black claw/stamp 107/VERCELLI to GENEVA - SWITZERLAND. Mention of arrival. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,700.00
Sold...EUR 1,794.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1794
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 91
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1809. Letter from a soldier with coloured drawing of a soldier. Letter from the Army Emperor of July 14, 1809, handwritten from Strasbourg. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 850.00
Sold...EUR 970.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 970
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 93
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1813. Letter from a soldier with Superberbe coloured letterhead of 17 April 1813 from MAINZ - Department of Mont-Tonnerre. In the text, the soldier writes that he is in PRUSSIA and that he will soon return to RUSSIA. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,400.00
Sold...EUR 1,400.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 94
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1812. Letter from a soldier with watercolour drawing on 1 full page of a soldier. Dated 26 January 1812 by Nicolas Goubaut with inner text and postmark of "Rochefort" 1812 - / 8. to TROYES-EN-CHAMPAGNE - AUBE. Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,700.00
Sold...EUR 2,910.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 2910
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 95
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
1819. Letter from a soldier with coloured and watercolour drawing, dated 8 April 1819 from Strasbourg. Postal mark "Strasbourg". In the text: "You see,... as we are "abillier" as hunters." Additional photos on demaImperforatee. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,619.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 3619
Postal Marking
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 2
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
September 8, 1787. Letter taxed on the decision of the Council, stamped with the extremely rare signature, despite the countersignature "Comte D'Artois" to NIORT - DEUX-SEVRES. One of the jewels of the postal brand. Two well-known pieces with this label. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 4,500.00
Sold...EUR 5,637.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 5637
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 7
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. June 10, 1807. Letter with handwritten letterhead "MAISON DE L'EMATRICE JOSEPHINE" stamped with the red framed stamp "ST CLOUD POSTE PRES LE GOUVERNEMENT" addressed to M. The Secretary General of the Musée Napoléon in PARIS. Handwritten text of the Service of Her Majesty The Empress accepting the painting of Joan of Navarre. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,365.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1365
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 14
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. Around 1810. PRINCESS PAULINE'S HOUSE. Letter with red stamp "Pesse PAULINE - ADteur GÉNÉRAL" and handwritten mention "SERVICE OF THE PRINCESS PAULINE" to BREDA - NETHERLANDS. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 320.00
Sold...EUR 334.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 334
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 15
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. May 11, 1811. THE GOVERNOR OF THE CHILDREN OF FRANCE. Letter from the Countess of Montesquiou, in frankness, with handwritten correspondence, with red stamp "ST-CLOUD - POSTE PRES LE GOUVERNEMENT" and handwritten mention "LA GOUVERNANTE DES ENFANTS DE FRANCE" addressed to the General Administrator of the Ministry of the Crown in PARIS. Superb. RRR (Image)
Opening EUR 3,800.00
Sold...EUR 4,101.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 4101
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 17
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. 1812. PALACE OF ST. CLOUD. Letter in franchise, with the handwritten mention "SERVICE DE L'ADMINISTRATION DU MOBILIER IMPÉRIAL - LE CONCIERGE DU PALAIS DE ST CLOUD - M. CHARVET" stamped with the red framed stamp "ST CLOUD - POSTE PRES LE GOUVERNEMENT" to PARIS. Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,100.00
Sold...EUR 1,903.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1903
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 20
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. January 8, 1812. Letter in frankness, with the red stamp "LADY-IN-WAITING OF S. M. The Empress", from the Duchess of Montebello to Count Marescalchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy. Extremely rare claw. Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,100.00
Sold...EUR 1,160.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1160
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 26
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. May 14, 1812. PALACE OF ST CLOUD. Letter stamped with the black stamp "CONCIERGE DU PALAIS DE ST CLOUD" and the red stamp "72 ST CLOUD" and circular black Aigle stamp on the front and back to the Furniture Administrator of the furniture storage facility in PARIS. Letter deposited in the box of the St-Cloud office, taxed according to the regulations, on the back to be tax-free, verified, then tax crossed out. Arrival the same day. Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 2,217.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 2217
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 30
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. November 15, 1814. DOWAGER DUCHESS OF ORLEANS. Handwritten correspondence of Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthière stamped with the red stamp "DUCHESSE DOWAGIERE D'ORLEANS" + red stamp "AFFRANCHI - PAR ETAT" to VILLEFRANCHE - RHONE. Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,400.00
Sold...EUR 1,748.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1748
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 33
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. January 7, 1817. GRAImperforate DUCHY OF BERG. Letter stamped with the black cursive "G. DUCHÉ DE BERG - MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR". Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,229.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1229
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 34
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
Jean Sénéchal Collection. October 10, 1854. HOUSE OF H.S.H. PRINCE JEROME NAPOLEON. Letter in frankness stamped with the black cursive "HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS - PRINCE JEROME" and the post mark of MEUDON of 10 October 1854 to DIGNY - EURE-ET-LOIR. Letter with red stamp PARIS - FRANCHISES. Arrival at LA LOUPE on the 11th. Superb. RRR. (Image)
Opening EUR 900.00
Sold...EUR 989.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 989
Russian campaign
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 47
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. DRESDEN. Handwritten letter from "DRESDEN on 18 May 1812 midnight 1/4 Sunday", addressed to the Count of Castellane in PARIS. In the text: "We are lodged with the King of Saxony... I have added a note to my letter to tell you to send me my letters to the Emperor (underlined), that is the safest.... We lit up the city for the arrival of the Emperor." Arrived on 25 May 1812. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 750.00
Sold...EUR 756.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 756
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 48
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. POSEN. Handwritten 5-page letter from "POSEN on May 31, 1812" to the Count of Castellane - Brigadier General in PARIS. In the text: "We are going to THORN, the Emperor tomorrow and are said to be making a tour of DANZIG, POSEN, Capital of GraImperforatee Poland" but the letter begins in DRESDEN on May 28th, on May 29th in GOSLITZ, May 30th... forests covered with fir trees, lakes... BAUTZEN, Capital of Lusatia... If I could find the Emperor in Posen, I would put the messenger on the messenger...". This is followed by the description of the country, SCHMIEGEL - POLAND, description of the country, roads.... Arrived on 9 July 1812. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 750.00
Sold...EUR 823.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 823
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 54
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. WILNA. Handwritten 4-page letter from WILNA dated July 1, 1812 to the Countess of Castellane in PARIS. In the text: "De Crillon who is doing well ... saw fire yesterday for the first time in a fine charge of 2 squadrons at OSMIANA. Two days ago, the Mal Oudinot took 400 prisoners from the Russians... the way the Emperor maneuvered is truly magical. We barely fought... part of the Russian army that withdraws in disorder will probably be cut off and taken." He evokes Lobau, Nansouty, de Grammont... "I would be very distressed to cease my service to the Emperor, appreciating above all the happiness of approaching His Majesty...". Arrived on July 13, 1812. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 1,508.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1508
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 55
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. WILNA. Handwritten 4-page letter from WILNA to the Count of Castellane - Brigadier General in PARIS. In the text: "Vilna this 12th and then 13th July... I am riding with the Emperor... We don't think we're going to leave tomorrow, I might go on a mission, I'm the 1st to march, so don't be worried if you are a few days without letters from me.... The Army Imperial is preparing to continue on to Moscow." In his diary, De Castellane noted for July 13: "I am on duty. I accompanied the Emperor on horseback to the bivouac of the Bavarians commaImperforatee by General Gouvion-Saint-Cyr...". Letter sent by courier free of charge to PARIS, then resent to REUIL, handwritten postage "5" for reshipment. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 550.00
Sold...EUR 594.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 594
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 58
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. GHLOMBOKOE. Handwritten 4-page letter from SMOLENSK to the Count of Castellane - Brigadier General in PARIS. In the text: "Olchanski, July 16, 10 a.m.: I did 8 hours with my horse in calf, that's what we call carts, 3 leagues on horseback and 6 leagues in calf... the wooden dwellings are very miserable... KREWY, July 16, 4 p.m. The office of the Imperforateance correspondence directed me to MINSK, in OCHMANIA (by mistake) I have been on horseback since 5 1/2 p.m. to travel 6 leagues almost always at a gallop... I would have liked you to see the whole Russian population running. VILECKA, 17 July, DOLKINOW 9 o'clock in the evening: I have just seen the Duke of Abrantes who has instructed me not to forget to tell you about him..., DOKSZYCE, on 18 July His Highness sent me at 2 o'clock...". Letter with handwritten postage "18". Arrived on 31 July 1812. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,300.00
Sold...EUR 1,344.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 1344
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 60
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. MOJAISC. Handwritten 4-page letter from MOJAISK to the Count of Castellane - Brigadier General in PARIS. In the text: "MOJAISK September 11, 1812... I have just seen General Grouchy, on my way to dinner I met Mr. Desgenettes who had just arrived from Smolensk. M. de Valence is better... We drank some very good Burgundy today... and excellent fresh white bread. Mosaisk, September 12... I went to see the messenger and the postmaster inspector who told me that my carriage was arriving today. I went to see General Grouchy, Fezensac is colonel of the 4th of the line...". MOSAISK is a few kilometers from MOSCOW. Arrived on 27 September 1813. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,200.00
Sold...EUR 2,692.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 2692
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 65
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. MOJOIK. Handwritten 4-page letter from MOJOIK to the Comte de Castellane - Brigadier General in PARIS. In the text: "MOJOIK, this 9th of September, 1812, 5 o'clock in the evening...". On the back, a red date stamp of 1 October 1812 and a special stamp "DEB DE LYON". Lenain 433/27 iImperforate 27. Superb. RR. (Image)
Opening EUR 3,800.00
Sold...EUR 4,939.00
Closed..May-15-2025, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 4939
Sale No: 60
Lot No: 67
Symbol: Obl.
Cat No: 0
2nd Army Army. Correspondence of the Captain de Castellane. MOSCOW. Handwritten 4-page letter from MOSCOW to the Minister of France in STUTTGARD - GERMANY. In the text: "MOSCOW, October 15, 1812, Abyssed with fatigue... His Majesty has just named me a Knight of the Legion of Honour... Half of this beautiful city was burned and looted almost totally. What barbarity on the part of the Russians to have destroyed such beautiful things. Imagine a city more magnificent and much better built than Paris, with a number of magnificent palaces... Some inhabitants reappeared... We even have the Comédie Françaises... We found here as many wines as in Paris and of better quality. QuaImperforate we arrived in Moscow, not much was taken away from the shops and houses... It appears that this country has prospered well for the last twenty years by trade and counter-imperforatee. There were a large number of factories in the city...". "POSTAL MARK" stamp + red pencil tax for STUTTGARD. Superb. RRR. (Image)
