1989 French Revolution First Day Covers Drouet
1989 French Revolution First Day Covers - Drouet
Five French "Premier Jour d'Emission" cover envelopes, featuring Jean-Baptiste Drouet alerting fellow revolutionaries that Louis XVI was in a carriage passing through Varennes, ultimately leading to the King and Queen (Marie Antoinette) being executed by the infamous guillotine at the Place de la Concorde. The covers are canceled with a matching mark, also celebrating Drouet. In good condition with no known damage.
Approximate size: 3.6" x 6.5" x 0.1"
Approximate weight: 1 oz
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1989 French Revolution First Day Covers - Drouet
Five French "Premier Jour d'Emission" cover envelopes, featuring Jean-Baptiste Drouet alerting fellow revolutionaries that Louis XVI was in a carriage passing through Varennes, ultimately leading to the King and Queen (Marie Antoinette) being executed by the infamous guillotine at the Place de la Concorde. The covers are canceled with a matching mark, also celebrating Drouet. In good condition with no known damage.
Approximate size: 3.6" x 6.5" x 0.1"
Approximate weight: 1 oz
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Time, Location
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