Württemberg, 1541-1850's Württemberg Postal History Collection. Specialized assembly of approximately 150 stampless folded letters and covers, most mounted on exhibition pages in 5 binders; first period usages (16th century to 1774) including 1541 "Metzger" (Butcher) Post usage to Pfronstetten, 17th century usages including 1632 Wemding courier letter to Duke Georg Freichrich of Hohenlohe over occupied Swabian Land, other later usages showing early fee markings, 1707 money letter, range of better 18th century usages including pre-1775 straight line handstamp usages including rare 1730 De Canstatt straight line on front and 1768 De Heilbronn, second period (under Thurn & Taxis franchise 1775-1806) with various manuscript and straight line postmarks, 1800 Army letters, circular and 1796 coach receipt, etc., third period (1806-1819) showing transitional straight line postmarks including auxiliary, French occupational usages, receipts of registration, etc., fourth period (1819-1850) showing the array of postmarks and usage including 1830 illustrated coach letter receipts, registry including chimney type markings, free franking, private post, etc.; a wonderful group with condition well above the norm, Very Fine overall. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)