Lot 1203
1203
cover 1863 (18 Sept.) entire letter to "Sir D Gregory Solares, Colonel of the Expeditionary Army, Salvador" with important contents, showing good strikes of the "GUATEMALA/1863" double-ring d.s. in blue and framed "FRANCO" in red. A rare letter from the minor War between Guatemala and El Salvador. Photo
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cover 1863 (18 Sept.) entire letter to "Sir D Gregory Solares, Colonel of the Expeditionary Army, Salvador" with important contents, showing good strikes of the "GUATEMALA/1863" double-ring d.s. in blue and framed "FRANCO" in red. A rare letter from the minor War between Guatemala and El Salvador. Photo

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cover 1863 (18 Sept.) entire letter to "Sir D Gregory Solares, Colonel of the Expeditionary Army, Salvador" with important contents, showing good strikes of the "GUATEMALA/1863" double-ring d.s. in blue and framed "FRANCO" in red. A rare letter from the minor War between Guatemala and El Salvador. Photo
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

Contents of letter: Particular reference is made of the taking of Santa Tecca by the Guatemalan troops and the defeat of Col. Galliniero; also the impending fall of San Salvador and capture of Pres. Barrios (eventually defeated and executed). English transcript accompanies the letter