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Lot# 1742 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1742 Austria

    Field Post Office in Naples 1823 (Sept 30): Entire letter from a Colonel Ertmann of the 4th. Regiment in Naples, mailed back to Vienna and struck with fine oval "K. K. / HAUT FELDPOST / AMT." handstamp in black (Müller 1952a = 510 pts.). The Colonel writes requesting funds on behalf of Corporal Franz Leicht of this Vienna regiment. Regimental wafer seal on reverse. Tiny acid ink fault at top but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold