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Lot# 994 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 994 Italy

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    1811 (April 8): Disinfected entire letter written from Corfu to the Minister of War in Milan, struck with very fine circular POSTA SETTINSULARE / CORFU in blue green on despatch. Carried via Otranto and Naples with framed '3a. Tassa' (Rayon) marking in red and examined with 'ROP' marking (Regio Officio Posta Napoli) on reverse. Slitted for disinfection and struck on reverse flap with framed SANITÀ DI MIL: / NETTA / FUORI E DENTRO in black (early usage, see Meyer page 234). Addressee's position partially erased but an attractive and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold