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  • Lot# : 5145 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail from Italy via Italian Paquebot 1866: Entire letter sent unpaid from Livorno to Corfu endorsed 'via di Ancona', struck on despatch with 'Livorno' cds (May 22), with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black somewhat obscured by Greece 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on greyish paper, all tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (May 14, julian) on receipt with corresponding '65' (lepta) in red crayon above - single rate under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1864. Reverse with Brindisi cds and Kerkyra cds. A few minor imperfections but a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF