When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
August 14,1891 found this Swiss indicium in a Cross-Border Postal Journey from Zürich to GermanyHere you\'ll findan authentic, beautifully preserved late 19th-century Swiss international postal stationery card featuring multiple clean, sharp cross-border transit and arrival cancellations.Front: Features the imprinted Swiss 10-centime red \"cross-in-oval\" international postage stamp with the XII. 90. production control mark in the lower corner. It bears a clear Zurich (Brf. Exp.) departure postmark dated August 14, 1891.Transit & Arrival Marks: Struck beautifully on the front are two crisp German Empire cancellations from the Kingdom of Württemberg, both dated the following day, August 15, 1891: a prominent Laupheim circular stamp and a matching Biberach arrival cancel.Addressee: Hand-addressed in elegant script to Fräulein Marie Ostermayer in Biberach, Württemberg (Karlstrasse).Reverse: Completely filled with a beautifully preserved, dense handwritten personal letter in German Kurrent script, written from Zurich on August 14th and signed by Charlotte.Condition: Excellent antique condition with strong edges, clear legibility throughout, and rich, dark postmark strikes. Please examine the provided high-resolution scans for specific condition details.An excellent addition for specialists in Swiss postal stationery, late 19th-century German destination mail, or regional Württemberg postal history.See photos for details!
📦PACKAGING & WEATHERPROOFING STATEMENT
Smaller philatelic items are enclosed in heavier style glassine envelopes and sealed in archival plastic barriers to protect against moisture. Stamps and postcards generally mailed in heavy 32lb paper envelopes with heavier 65lb paper inserts for additional protection against folds. PTT and collection folders enclosed in archival plastic barriers and sandwiched between cardboard inserts instead of 65lb paper and mailed in a bubble mailer.
✈️INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING STATEMENT
International Shipping is currently unavailable; we hope to remedy that soon!
↩️RETURN POLICY STATEMENT
Return Policy: For domestic US buyers, we offer a 30-day return window. The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs. Items must be returned in their original, uncompromised condition (MNH and NH stamps must remain unhinged with intact original gum, and first day covers must be free of handling marks).
