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Sainte-Adresse to Troyes (France) in 1918



This postcard was sent on 3 June 1918 from Sainte-Adresse, in France where the Belgian government was then in exile, to Troyes, also in France. The picture shows the main hotel of the town, where officials of the Belgian government resided.

This postcard is one in a series sent by the same person on the same day: with 15c+15c, with 20c+20c, with 25c+25c, with 35c+35c, with 50c+50c and with 1F+1F.

Characteristics:
  • 40c+40c single (excessive postage)
  • Philatelic cover
  • No cancel of arrival
Estimated value: $30
[Auctioned by Luk Vanduffel in May 2005]