Auction: 19048 - Dr. Edward Grabowski Postal History Collection of French Colonies
Lot: 1765
(x) Indo-China
Laos
Military Mail
1895 (9 Jan.) envelope to Lyon, endorsed Troupes du Mékong and Le capitaine comm. & le poste de Moung-Sen - Brosset-Heckel franked 25c. (2), registered to Lyon, Khong/Cambodge cancellations, red "R" and Modane a Paris arrival, transit and arrival markings on reverse; some staining but very rare and possibly the first recorded Military mail from Laos
As an officer Brosset-Heckel was not entitled to a reduced rate, therefore the 50c. franking is correct
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Estimate
€1,500 to €3,000
Starting price
€1200