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From Brussels to Basel (Switzerland) in 1919



This cover was sent from Brussels on 5 July 1919 and arrived in Basel, Switzerland on 8 July, only 3 days later.
The letter was not subjected to military censure, although another letter sent, too, from Brussels to Basel four months earlier was censured by the military.

Characteristics:
  • Colorful array of five 1918 Red-Cross stamps, with one in pair, and the three stamps of the 1915 Red Cross series
  • Registered letter (Brussels 5)
  • Total franking = 80c (exact postage?)
  • Clear cancels
  • Cancel of arrival on reverse
  • Nice calligraphy, neat appearance
Estimated value: $180