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Lot# 915 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 915 Italy

    1808 & 1831: Entire letters with 1808 entire from Trieste to Otranto, Kingdom of Naples with manuscript 'Trieste' at top fine strike of "Germania" straight line in red (Van Der Linden fig. 1648) applied in Naples where disinfected by fumigation with scorch marks on front, 1831 entire also from Trieste mailed to Marseille via Antibes with paper seal on reverse reading "REG SANITATIS TERGESTI" and the letter stating that the Cholera Epidemic in Triest had finished and free transit of goods and people was again possible. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold