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  • Lot# : 1097 Italy

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    1830 (Nov 22): Entire letter from St. Petersburg addressed to General R. Winspeare of the Russian Army in Naples, struck with St. Petersburg despatch cds in black and endorsed 'par Memel' on front and carried via that route with two line dated P. MEMEL / 19 DEC handstamp in black of transit. Prepaid at 273 kopeks, the entire bears no further transits but with Napoli arrival on reverse and AGDP control mark on front in red, charged 46 grana to pay. Central stain from wax seal but a fine and unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF