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Lot# 1156 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1156 Italy

    1828 (March 14): Entire letter from Corfu to Naples struck with oval 'Corfu' Arms cachet in black with '6d.' inserted, reverse with hooded 'Corfu' datestamp in black. Framed 'Otranto' transit struck in black (scarcer in this colour), slitted and toasted for for disinfection with tong mark apparent at left, either on landing at Otranto or at Naples and struck with oval AGDP control marking in red and charged 8 grana due from recipient.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold