cover 1884 (17 August) envelope with letter headed "Bel Alp sur Brieg", bearing an uncancelled Bel Alp 5c. mauve (Z.4) across flap and therefore torn, on the obverse is a 25c. tied by "BRIGUE" c.d.s. The letter is of interest and states ".... the excitement of the morning is the arrival of the post (by mule) at about half past 11..''. Very rare use of the Hotel adhesive. Photo | Christie's

Lot 8

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cover 1884 (17 August) envelope with letter headed "Bel Alp sur Brieg", bearing an uncancelled Bel Alp 5c. mauve (Z.4) across flap and therefore torn, on the obverse is a 25c. tied by "BRIGUE" c.d.s. The letter is of interest and states ".... the excitement of the morning is the arrival of the post (by mule) at about half past 11..''. Very rare use of the Hotel adhesive. Photo

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cover 1884 (17 August) envelope with letter headed "Bel Alp sur Brieg", bearing an uncancelled Bel Alp 5c. mauve (Z.4) across flap and therefore torn, on the obverse is a 25c. tied by "BRIGUE" c.d.s. The letter is of interest and states ".... the excitement of the morning is the arrival of the post (by mule) at about half past 11..''. Very rare use of the Hotel adhesive. Photo

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