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Lot# 1109 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1109 Italy

    1835 (July 14): Entire letter from Corfu to Florence, Tuscany, addressee's name erased, prepaid 6d. (pence) and struck with oval CORFU Arms handstamp in black, struck in transit with fine ANCONA straight line in black where Agent paid 5 bajocchi for onward transmission. Reverse with hooded Corfu despatch datestamp and disinfected on landing at Ancona (Papal States) with framed "Sanità di Ancona / Netto per contatto"  (Meyer page 200) and straight line 'Livorno' transit all in black. Charged 5 crazie due from recipient.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold