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Lot# 6187 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6187 France

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    Franco-Prussian War: Red Cross card of Lyon (Comité de secours pour les blessés militaires Lyon) to the president of the Red Cross committee in Basle, bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown, a fine example with good perforation, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '2145' lozenge, thimble despatch cds (Nov 2., 1871) and framed PD in black alongside. Reverse with BASEL arrival cds (Nov 27).A fine card in excellent quality, requesting information on a missing French serviceman, held as a POW in Metz.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold