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Lot# 3971 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3971 Great Britain

    Ireland 1868: Entire letter written in Italian sent stampless with 'Queenstown' despatch cds (March 14) in black and manuscript '6' (pence) in black, originally mailed to the Barque "Gainan" in Antwerp (March 16) and then forwarded on to Odessa, Russia with a variety of different manuscript rates and 'Odessa' arrival datestamp on front in black (March 19, julian) where charged 40 kopeks due. Some imperfections to journey but a most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF