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Lot# 3518 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3518 Italy

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    Third war of Independence 1866 (Sept 9): Fieldpost envelope, despatched at the military headquarters and sent to a serviceman of the Lancieri d'Aosta, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. ochre, a fresh and fine single example, tied by crisp 'Q.G.P.' obliterator with "POSTA MILre ITAL. / COMANDO SUPre DELL'ESCERCITO 9 SETT. 66" despatch cds alongside. A most interesting Fieldpost item with an unusual combination of obliterator and datestamp, correct military concession rate, cert. E. Diena (1984).rnNote: The letter was despatched after the armistice at the end of the Third War of Italian Independence, but prior to the final peace treaty of Vienna.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF