Lot n° 217
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200 - 250
EUR
LETTER POST. 1791. "LETTER MAIL LAW." Issued in Paris, Septe - Lot 217
LETTER POST. 1791. "LETTER MAIL LAW." Issued in Paris, September 12, 1791. LOUIS XVI & DUPORT. Decree of the National Convention of September 6, 1791. In 9 articles. "As of January 1, 1792, it will be established on the roads hereafter designated, the number of letter post couriers, in cars, fixed in the following state: (details of all destinations.) The Horse Postmasters will be in charge of driving the trunks on all the above-designated roads... They will be paid three horses per trunk for the service..." Printed at SAINTES (17), by Pierre Toussaints, Printer for the Department of Lower Charente.
Cupboard (53 x 42) State B+. Royal Vignette. State B.
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