6 Kreuzer black on blue-green, fresh-coloured outstanding example with wide margins all round, single franking on Postal Union letter at rate over 12 miles to Würzburg, Bavaria, almost ideally central triple-circle "HALL 23/1 57", same cancellation equally clear and ideal alongside. Reverse of folded wrapper with semicircular "NÖRDLINGEN" transit, Sem type 13, and ornamental double-circle "WÜRZBURG 24 JAN. 1857 4-5" arrival, both also ideal clear strikes. Perfect condition; minimal toning, crease trace in lower margin and transit wear negligible, beautiful wrapper in outstanding condition, expertised Irtenkauf BPP, Mi. 180.-