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From Jemeppe to Vichy in 1919

This registered cover was sent from Jemeppe-sur-Meuse on 8 September 1919 to Vichy (France), where it arrived on 19 September.

Characteristics:

Featuring 5c+5c
with the three Red Cross stamps of 1915
and 10c Albert with trench helmet
Total franking = 50c
Registered cover
Cancel of arrival on reverse side
Scott B31 (5c+5c of 1915) variety "Twist in Epaulette"
Neat appearance,
except for rust on edge of bottom stamp

Estimated value: $115
[Auctioned by Nutmeg Mail Auctions in December 2003,
Value mostly due to the 1915 Red Cross stamps]

Characteristics: Featuring 5c+5c with the three Red Cross stamps of 1915 and 10c Albert with trench helmet Total franking = 50c Registered cover Cancel of arrival on reverse side Scott B31 (5c+5c of 1915) variety "Twist in Epaulette" Neat appearance, except for rust on edge of bottom stamp
Estimated value: $115 [Auctioned by Nutmeg Mail Auctions in December 2003, Value mostly due to the 1915 Red Cross stamps]