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Lot# 1485 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 1485 Italy

    1870 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Constantinople to Livorno via Brindisi, sent unpaid with LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI cds of despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 446), with framed 'Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani' in black and taxed with handstruck '7' and corresponding 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 40 c. tied on arrival (Jan 8). Some minor imperfections but a scarce entire, the Postage Dues used on eighth day of issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold