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Lot# 1068 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1068 Italy

    1851: Entire letter and covers (2) to and from Naples and Switzerland, with cover to Naples struck on despatch with BERN datestamp (Feb 1) and ZU SPÄT (Too Late) alongside, prepaid 8 kreuzer / 20 rappen to the border, thence via Rome where "Transito / per lo Stato Pontificio" applied in black (Van der Linden fig. 2822). and charged 45 grana due on receipt; and 4 November 1851 entire to Wohlen with AGDP control marking in red and 'Regia Posta di Napoli' in blue, same "Transito" handstamp in black, reverse with Luzern cds in red (Nov 13) and charged '14' kreuzer due on receipt.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold