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Lot# 1158 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1158 Italy

    Forwarding Agents 1835 (July 4): Entire letter written in Palermo and addressed to New York, privately forwarded as a consignee's letter to Boston where struck with BOSTON datestamp (Sept 13) in red, SHIP handstamp in red and rated '20¾' cents due (2 cents ship fee + 18¾ cents inland single letter rate to New York). Whilst being a cheaper method of delivery, the letter took 2½ months to reach it's destination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold