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  • Lot# : 1062 Italy

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    1832 & 1851: Entire letters (2) from Naples to Cologne (Cöln), each prepaid 15 grana to the Austrian border, the 1832 entire struck with Napoli datestamp on reverse and AGDP control marking in red on front, mailed via Rome, Ferrara, Verona, Austria and Bavaria, charged 12 silver groschen on arrival; 1851 entire to same addressee and similarly cancelled on despatch (May 18) carried via Rome with "Transito / per lo Stato Pontificio" in black (Van der Linden fig. 2822). Reverse with 'Innsbruck' transit (May 28) and Coeln arrival (May 31) and charged 3 silver groschen due. A fine and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF