Switzerland 1851 – Rayon I, Zst. 17 II Type 22, C2 (RU) on Folded Letter

A classic Rayon I cover, franked with Zst. 17 II Type 22, C2 (RU), cancelled with a blue Swiss lozenge. Certified genuine by Kurt Trüssel, Swiss Philatelic Expert (SBPV), Luzern, 17 May 1995, Prüfungs-Befund No. 10584.

The stamp is fresh in color, well to broad-margined, and neatly applied on a clean, attractive folded letter. Exceptional condition throughout, with cancellation extending nicely onto the letter.

A high-quality early Swiss classic, ideal for collectors of Rayon I issues or premium Swiss postal history.