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  • Lot# : 1106 Italy

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    1844 (March 16): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Palermo, Sicily endorsed 'Genie - Havre' at top, carried direct to Le Havre with OUTRE-MER / LE HAVRE cds of landing (June 12) in red on front. Routed via Paris, Huningue and Milan where VIA DI / UNINGA applied in red (Van der Linden fig. 2939). Initially rated "1 # 06" on front in manuscript (1 scudo, 6 bajocchi) in the Papal States, this was altered to '156' grana due on arrival. Reverse with Naples datestamp in red alongside Palermo arrival (June 25), with M.S.A.G. control marking in red (Marchese San Giacinto Amministratratore Generale) on front. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF