Simplon, Customs Clearance Isella on the. Clearance of a covered wagon with six horses in front of the Hôtel de la Post. Wood engraving after Ludwig Dill (Gernsbach 1848 – Karlsruhe 1940). (1875/77.) Inscribed with the signature above left. 11.4 x 18.9 cm.

On both sides continous local text to the Great Saint Bernard up to the reference to the duty collected then about 1026 by bands called then still hijackers.

“ They had erected a field-work from the lake up to the rock and left therein only a gate in front of which they collected their excessive duty. “

Offer no. 9,765 / EUR  49. (c. US$ 64.) + shipping

“ At this time we are on our boat … I hope you extend the same faith in me as I have in you in paying for this sizable sum in advance (sight unseen) in the expectation of delivery … Best regards ”

(Mr. P. C., July 22, 2002)