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The Early Castles

GRANDSON (Switzerland) - the first stronghold was built at the beginning of the 11C by the lords of Grandson, but the castle, as we know it today, dates from the 13C. High walls and large round towers. Postmark: GRANDSON, 28.5.1976. Card published by Marcel Rouge, No. 30 122. Postage stamp issued in 28 May 1976.


KYBURG (Switzerland) - this feudal castle was built in the 10 and 11C and passed successively from the line of the Counts of Kyburg to the Habsburgs. Rectangular keep and circular wall. Postmark: KYBURG, 28.5.1976. Card published by Baumann, Switzerland, No. 489. Postage stamp issued in 28 May 1976.

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Selected MCs from my exhibit 'FROM DEFENSE TO COMFORT AND DECORATION'.