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  • Lot# : 1112 Italy

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    1834 (Jan 10): Entire letter from Zante to Marseille endorsed 'voie d'Ancona', reverse with circular ISOLA DI ZANTE despatch and hooded 'Corfu' transit (Jan 15) both in black. Prepaid '11d.' and '2¾d.' (pence) in red manuscript on reverse (2¾d. Ionian credit) and landed at ANCONA with striaght line handstamp on front and framed disinfection cachet "Sanità di Ancona / Netto per contatto" in black on reverse (Meyer page 200). Thence via Antibes with framed ITALIE / PAR / ANTIBES entry mark in black (Van der Linden fig. 1825) and '8' décimes credit mark (due to Sardinia) alongside manuscript '12' décimes due from recipient on arrival (Jan 28) in Marseille.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold