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    3 sk. lilac, perf. 13 x 12½ (three examples) used in combination with 1857 8 sk. green, cut at lower right corner, on 1868 cover to Montreux, Switzerland, all tied by bold '17' numeral handstamps with corresponding FREDERICIA cds at left (26/6) in black. Readdressed twice, once to Belaggio and then to Interlaken, with part of yellow label for this purpose at upper left. Reverse with 14 (!) datestamps of transit. Minor imperfections but rare - the 17 skilling rate to most places in Switzerland was in use from May 1 to August 31, 1868 only.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF