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Lot# 774 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 774 Bosnia-Herzgovina (Austria)

    1876: "Le Figaro" headed Newspaper banner mailed with Type Sage 5 c. green tied by 'Bordeaux' despatch cds (Sept 16) and addressed to a Lieutenant serving with the Austrian 27th Reserve Regiment, XIII Army Corps "Occupations Armée für Bosnien", Austria with ZAVALJE thimble datestamp of receipt (Sept 26) at lower left. An unusual usage to an extremely unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF