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  • Lot# : 1147 Italy

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    1827 (Nov 8): Entire letter from Zante / Zakynthos to Trieste, struck on reverse with ISOLA / DI ZANTE circular handstamp in red-brown with manuscript annotation 1/4½d. instered in manuscript, hooded 'Corfu' datestamp alongside (Nov 17) in black, thence with framed 'Otranto' handstamp in black. Framed "V / Stato Pontificio" applied in Venice in red (Van der Linden fig. 2962) and disinfected on arrival in Triest (Dec 12) by slitting and toasting. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF