EARLY "ARMEE DES ALPES" COVER & 'WAR OF LIBERATION' "No.8/GR...

Hammer

£140

EARLY "ARMEE DES ALPES" COVER & 'WAR OF LIBERATION' "No.8/GRANDE-ARMEE" COVER; Very fine 10 Dec. 1793 EL (printed decree contents) from Grenoble to Moutier (Switzerland) with mainly v. fine "ARMEE DES ALPES" nicely placed on the front with mainly fine "Comre. de l'arm des alps." cachet; plus toned/worn 2 Aug. 1813 EL (family letter; reinforced folds) from a soldier at "Gaulbert [Camp]" during the final days of the war charged "7" (dec.) to "Bousenoir, Cote d'Or" with fine "No.8/GRANDE-ARMEE" on the front and partial fine "DEB 20/DIJON" on the flap. Rare pair. (2 covers)Cross Reference: FRANCE