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Lot# 1054 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1054 Italy

    1841 & 1836: Cover from Naples to Detmold, Principality of Lippe (under Thurn & Taxis for postal arrangements), addressed to Prince Leopold IV of Lippe, struck with octagonal framed AGDP control handstamp in red and prepaid to the Austrian border at 20 grana, with manuscript '12' (kreuzer credit to Austria) and Thurn & Taxis charge of 7¼ silver groschen to pay on receipt; and an 1836 entire letter from Naples to Hamburg prepaid 15 grana with oval AGDP control in red, rated 24 Lübeck schilling to pay on receipt (Dec 6) at Thurn & Taxis P.O. in Hamburg. A fine and scarce page.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold