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    France 1852: 5 b. rose in a vertical strip of four, good to large margins all round, tied by grill handstamp to envelope addressed to Bastia, Corsica with CIVITAVECCHIA 16 GIU 58, "PD" and French octogonal entry mark E.-PONT. MARSEILLE 17 JUIN 58 in blue alongside. Bastia arrival mark on reverse and forwarded again within Corsica. Some edge wear and minor staining, but an interesting cover with Corsica an unusual destination. Following the Franco-Papal Postal Convention of 1 October 1853, letters to France could be prepaid at 20 bajocchi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold