Bidspirit auction | HISTORY - FRANQUI, Emile (Brussels,

HISTORY - FRANQUI, Emile (Brussels, 1863 - Overjise, 1935) - Belgium - Autograph letter signed dated 1920 by the Belgian explorer officer of the Leopoldine troops that explored the interior of the Congo. The Congolese town of Port Franqui was named after him. Acknowledgements for ”vos bonnes felicitations”. 1 p. in-16 obl. with letterhead 'Société Générale de Belgique'.” - This lot is under temporary import in the UK. 5% VAT is due if delivered in the UK. Imnport VAT will be due if delivered within the EU.