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    1846 & 1851: Entire letters from London (2) written by the MP, William Evans and discussing the Corn Laws, the earlier entire via Trieste to Corfu, Ionian Islands prepaid at 1/3 d. in red manuscript with Corfu arrival cds (May 23) in black, 1851 entire to care of Peel & Co. in Alexandria, Egypt and prepaid 1/8 d. in red manuscript with Alexandria double ring cds on reverse (March 17) in black- fascinating content regarding a journey to the second Cataract "we suppose that in the Upper part of the Nile there are few opportunities of sending letters". A fine pair. Cert Louis (2010).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF