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    Italian Post Offices 1874: Cover from Alexandria to Milano endorsed 'via Brindisi' at top, franked by late usage of the Italy 1863/64 40 c. carmine in a horizontal pair cancelled by dotted '234' obliterator. ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at left (Jan 4) in black. Reverse with Milan arrival cds. Some minor imperfections but scarce - the un-overprinted issue was technically withdrawn from use four days earlier on January 1, 1874 when the 'Estero' stamps came into use. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pearls', Spink, Oct 2011, lot 645.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF