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  • Lot# : 1105 Italy

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    1846 (May 30): Entire letter from New York to Palermo, Sicily endorsed 'per Britannia' (Cunard Steamer), struck on despatch with 'New York / 5 / Paid' in red, mailed via London (June 15) and struck there with framed COLONIES / &c. ART 13 in red. Thence via Huningue and Milan where VIA DI / UNINGA applied in red (Van der Linden fig. 2939). Reverse with Naples datestamp and AGDP control marking in red alongside Palermo arrival, charged '27' grana due upon receipt with M.S.A.G. control marking in red (Marchese San Giacinto Amministratratore Generale) on front. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF