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  • Lot# : 1483 Hungary

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    The Hungarian Rebellion 1849: Offricial entire letter from Budapest to Iglau via Brünn, endorsed at top from the 5th Field Arrtillery Regiment with Regimental wafer seal on reverse. Struck on despatch with Austrian "K. K. OESTR. / FELDPOSTAMT" Field Post Office cds (20/10) in black (Müller 1954b = 360 pts.). Reverse with 'Brünn' two line dated transit (Oct 23) in green. A scarce entire. Ex collection Keith Tranmer.rnNote: Kossuth's Hungarian Republic proclamation was made on 14 April 1849. The revolt was crushed by Russian forces coming from the East and Austrian forces from the West. Kossuth fled to Turkey on 21 August 1849.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold