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Lot# 3515 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3515 Thailand

    1908: Postcard mailed unfranked from Cologne, Germany to Bangkok, struck with 'Cöln' despatch cds (June 6) and framed 'T' marking in black, on arrival the card was cancelled by 'Bangkok' datestamps (4, all different, three are in blue) and 'Krungkao cds dated between July 7-16. The addressee not found and the card struck by INCONNU / UNKNOWN and RETOUR / RETURNED handstamps in blue. Cologne re-arrival cds in blue (Nov 5) having been held for the required month in Bangkok. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF