Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919
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Losnr. 6168 - 298.-307. Auktion

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    French Red Cross 1870 (Sept 24): Private formular postcard of the "COMITÉ AUXILIAIRE DE STRASBOURG", endorsed "armée du Rhin", despatched in St. Louis and sent in franchise to Abbeville with "St. LOUIS" despatch cds on front and ABBEVILLE arrival (Sept 29) cds on reverse. On obverse it shows a large "SOCIETÉ DES SECOURS AUX BLESSÉS MILITAIRES" handstamp in red, on obverse a large blue handstamp of the Red Cross committee in St. Louis. Vertical file fold, however only few cards known, cert. Robineau (2006).rnrnNote: On 20 July 1870, the "Comité Auxiliare" of the Red Cross was founded in Strasbourg under President M. Gérard (President of the Civil Court). From 16 August 1870, Strasbourg was besieged by Baden troops under General Werder. The Swiss Red Cross managed to evacuate some of the children and women. The besiegers allowed the passage of postcards containing news about the health of the families. Alfred Ritleng, as vice-president, arranged for the printing of 50,000 cards. From 19 September 1870, thousands of such cards were delivered to the Committee. After the handover of Strasbourg on 27 September, many sacks of unmailed cards were found. Only a few cards made it through and reached the recipients with considerable delay.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF