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Lot# 1096 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1096 Italy

    1847 (June 10): Entire letter written in St. Peterburg and addressed to Bari, Naples carried outsie the Mails to Berlin where mailed prepaid at 5¾ silver groschen to the Austrian border (June 28). Struck in Mantua with "Transito / per l'Austria" in blue (Van der Linden fig. 2820) and on arrival with red Napoli datestamp and oval AGDP control marking in red and charged '42' grana due from recipient. A scarce and unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold