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    Macedonia 1912 (Nov 12/25): Serbian Military postal card mailed to England and franked by Serbia 10 pa. red, tied by circular Arms handstamp in blue reading "Serbian Royal Railway Station at Uskub"; delightful content on reverse: "Uskub, new Servia: I have given your letter to a Major I know and he will see that the Censor passes it, so I hope it will arrive safely. Please keep this card and any more like it, they are given gratis to soldiers and to Serbia no stamp is required...they may be rare one day...Louis Cahen". An extraordinary Balkan War usage, the town of Uskub (renamed Skopje) only fell in October 1912 to the Serbian Foces.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF