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  • Lot# : 1064 Italy

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    1848: Cover from Naples to the 'Members of the Council of War' in Fribourg, Canton Fribourg, Switzerland struck with oval seal of the 2nd Swiss Division of the Army of King Ferdinand II on front and back in black, prepaid 20 grana to the Austrian border, struck on despatch with Napoli datestamp on reverse (Sept 22) and on front with octagonal AGDP control marking in red, struck in transit in Milan with oval "L.T." (Lettera Transito) in red. Charged due '42' kreuzer in manuscript on arrival. A rare and most unusual cover from the Swiss Division serving under Fredinand II during the 1848 revolution (protesters in Sicily by this time had already won a separate Independent Government).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold