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    Ionian Islands 1814 (May 16): Entire letter struck on obverse with framed 'L'Ord. teur dans les / Iles Ionniennes' handstamp in red (typically weak strike), addressed to the Commissioner of War within Corfu, the inside being a fine 'Order of the Day' written and signed by Collette with oval framed 'Commissaire Des Guerres / Collette' Eagle cachet in red. Rare - just 9 examples recorded by Zaphiroiu and used just a month prior to the French capitulation of the Ionian Islands.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF