tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 2510 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2510 Italy

    1 / 2
    Download main picture Share
    1 / 1
    Third War of Independence 1866 (Aug 19): Fieldpost envelope with full content, despatched at the Fieldpost office of the 11th division located in Caltana nearby Venezia and directed to an officer at the First Army Corps, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, a fine and fresh example, tied by indistinct 'XI' numeral obliterator, "POSTA MILe ITALna / 11a  DIVISIONE" despatch cds alongside, both in the very rare blue colour. A most interesting Fieldpost item, written during the slow march of occupation of the Veneto, cert. E. Diena (1993).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF