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    1870 (Nov. 18): Red Cross card of Lyon to the president of the Red Cross committee in Basle, franked with laureated 10 c. and 20 c. (defective), cancelled by GC '2145' and showing Lyon cds. alongside, backstamped same day on reverse, together with similar, but stampless Red Cross card, locally used Dec. 8th and carried free at concessionary rate with blue "SOCIETE INTERNATIONALE 2e AMBULANCE LYONAISE" handstamp. A fine pair of scarce cards, showing two different usages.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF