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    Correspondance from Switzerland 1817 (Dec 29): Entire letter from Berne addressed to "Mr. de Gady, Maréchal des Camps et Armées de sa Majesté Trés Chrétienne Aide de Camp Suisse..." in Paris, struck with fine "BERN" despatch in black, oily strike of twwo line "SUISSE PAR / BELFORT" entry marking and with handstruck "7" (sols) alongside. Readdressed on arrival with rare framed "DEBOURSES" on reverse and Paris datestamp in red (Feb 15). Charged '11' due in manuscript. A charming and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF