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Lot# 6196 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6196 France

    1870 (Dec 15): Envelope from Bourges to Lyon, endorsed "1ere Corps d'Armée de la Loire", obverse struck with "BOURGES 15 DEC 70" despatch cds and framed "P.P." in black, also with large Red Cross "SOCIETÉ INTERNATIONALE / 2me AMBULANCE LYONNAISE" cachet in blue, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A rare and attractive item carried free at concessionary rate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF