Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 3

French Offices during the Crimean War 1856 (April 5): Envelope from Kamiesch to Rome, franked by Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue and 80 c. carmine, tied by dotted "AOM." obliterator, "KAMIESCH CRIMÉE 5 AVRIL 56" cds and VIA DI MARE in red alongside. Marseille transit (April 17) cds in black and ROMA arrival (April 19) cds in red on reverse. 80 c. adhesive just touched and 10 c. glued around the cover edge, the cover shows some wear and tear, nevertheless a desirable fully prepaid usage showing the 1 franc civilian rate to the Papal States. Cert. Amedée Brun (1961).rnProvenance: Collection 'Chateau Ramezay', Spink, London, Dec 2005, lot 2034.
Catalogue 257: EUROPE & OVERSEAS