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  • Lot# : 1063 Italy

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    1843 & 1846: Entire letter and covers (2), both mailed to Gera, Saxony, the 1843 entire struck by octagonal AGDP control marking and Napoli despatch (May 30) on reverse in red, prepaid 15 grana to the Austrian border, routed via Rome, Ferrara, Venice and Austria (note manuscript "Prag" at top) to Gera where charged 7¾ silver groschen to pay; 1846 cover to same addressee with same despatch markings (April 15) in red and additional circular 'Regia Posta Di Napoli' in blue, prepaid 10 grana to Austrian border, with reverse showing Gera arrival (April 29) in black and charged 6¼ silver groschen to pay. A fine and scarce  pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF