Lote 1338

✉ SUECIA. 1871 (June 21). Original letter from a Notary in France to Sweden (no outer cover) concerning Prisoner of War held in Stettin, together with 1871 (July 17) cover and content letter from French Consul in Stockholm enclosing "6 thalers de Prusse" for this French Prisoner of War in registered envelope (sent with Notary's letter) bearing 1858 5ö green and vertical pair of 1866 20ö vermilion tied by STOCKHOLM cds's. Two strikes of framed "RECOMMENDERAS" in black and, on arrival handstamped "Parti Retour 15.7" in black, presumably at the Camp where the prisoner was held. An extraordinary cover a fascinating history. Obermüller Wilen certificate. Scott 6,16.