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  • Lot# : 1114 Italy

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    1837: Entire letters (2) to or from Corfu and Venice, with May 1837 entire from Corfu with Corfu oval Arms handstamp of despatch in black and '6d.' rate inserted in red ink, struck in transit with ANCONA straight line in black and reverse with framed disinfection cachet "Sanità di Ancona / Netto per contatto" in black (Meyer page 200), thence to Venice where framed "V / Stato Pontificio" handstamp applied (Van der Linden fig. 2962) and charged '10' kreuzer due; Aug 1837 entire to Corfu via Ancona with oval "VENEZIA / FRANCO" in red and REGNO / LOMBARDO VENETO transit in black (fig. 2414) and disinfected there with circular "Ferrara / Netto Fuori / e dentro" in black (Meyer page 206). Charged 10½d. (pence) due on receipt. A fine and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold