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Lot# 1405 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1405 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail to Italy via Italian Paquebot 1869 (June 14): Entire letter sent prepaid from Piraeus to Venice bearing 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on greyish paper, tied by '2' numeral, Piraeus despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside, also framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black. Single rate under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1864. Reverse with Brindisi cds and Venezia arrival (July 1) cds. The receiver is Marco Cosulich who played an important role in the establishment of the Unione Austriaca shipping company. A few minor imperfections but a scarce entire. Hellas 17+19+20.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold