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    1837 (April 11): Entire letter from Zante to Marseille endorsed 'via Ancona', reverse with hooded Zante despatch and hooded 'Corfu' transit (April 13) on front 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 Milan where 'A.T.' (Autriche Transito) struck in red alongside "Jonia" and AUTRICHE / PAR / HUNINGUE entry marking (Van der Linden figs. 221, 1837, 399) with '11' credit mark to Austria all in red. Charged '20' décimes due on receipt (May 3) in Marseille.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF