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  • Lot# : 1079 Italy

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    1842 (May 8): Entire letter from Messina to Francomont, now Belgium, with Messina despatch in red and endorsed 'per Ercolano' with corresponding VAPORE handstamp in red below, prepaid 48 grana. Naples transit on reverse and struck in transit at Coblenz with oval framed JTALIEN in black (Van der Linden fig. 1840). Charged 16 décimes due on arrival (May 23). A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF