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Exceptional original 19th century European postal history item dated December 17, 1853, sent from Dresden to the legendary Rothschild Frères banking house in Paris.
This is not a modern commemorative cover or ordinary collectible envelope. This is an authentic folded manuscript business correspondence from the golden age of European finance, complete with original handwritten contents, postal transit markings, and period manuscript addressing.
Addressed directly to:
Messieurs de Rothschild Frères, Paris
One of the most recognizable names in global financial history.
Highlights:
Original dated 1853 folded letter
Full original handwritten manuscript included
Addressed to Rothschild Frères, Paris
Multiple authentic postal markings / transit handstamps
Cross-border European correspondence
Elegant period handwriting
Strong banking / commercial history appeal
Museum-quality display potential
Items directly connected to historically significant financial names are highly sought after by collectors of:
Rothschild memorabilia
banking history
investment history
19th century manuscript letters
postal history
European historical documents
A remarkable survivor from the era when major financial decisions traveled by handwritten correspondence across Europe.
Condition consistent with genuine age, handling, folds, and postal use. Please review images carefully.
A scarce and visually impressive collector’s piece.
Full letter text in the original German and English translation:
Dresden, 1 Decbr 1855
(Dresden, 1 December 1855)
Parrain / Herren Gebrüder von Rothschild in Paris
(To the Rothschild Brothers in Paris)
Indem wir gestern vom 9/6 anzeigten
(As we informed yesterday from the 9/6 notice)
ich Ihr Schreiben vom Tage darauf sowie auf das mir in
(I received your letter from the following day as well as the one sent to me)
Betreffung enthaltene 800,- Francs & die Differenz in 2. Octb.
(Regarding the included 800 francs and the difference from 2 October)
Gegen den Corte Herrn Ignace Bauer in Madrid
(Against / concerning Mr. Ignace Bauer in Madrid)
welche 689,60, die Sie mir gefälligst bestätigten, nutzbar
(which 689.60, which you kindly confirmed to me, applicable)
ich finde auf die
(I find on the)
1000,- à 31½
(1000 at 31½)
+ versb. 1598,60
(plus 1598.60)
= 2598,60 zusammen
(= 2598.60 total)
und deren gef. Notiznahme zur Antwort des genannten erwähne
(and mention this for your kind note/acknowledgment in reply)
ich bitte.
(I request.)
Hochachtungsvoll ergebenst
(Yours respectfully / With highest respect)
Michael Haskel
