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Lot# 1033 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1033 Italy

    1841 (June 25): Registered / Acknowledgement of Receipt cover from Gratz addressed to King Ferdinand II, King of Naples & the Two Sicilies and Jerusalem in Naples, prepaid 32 kreuzer and struck with FRANCO and RECOMMANDIRT straight line handstamps alongside "Gratz / 25. Jun" despatch all in red. In Venice struck with italic "Antiche / provincie aust." in blue (Van der Linden fig. 206). Reverse with 'Recomandirt / Triest' datestamp (June 27) and Naples arrival (July 5) in red. Charged '60' grana due on arrival at upper left. A few slight imperfections but a rare and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF