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Lot# 1497 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1497 Italy

    1823 (Oct 2): Disinfected entire letter from Dobrota (Cattaro) to Venice struck with fine straight line CATTARO handstamp in black disinfected on arrival by dipping / perfuming; and July 1830 entire letter from New York to Venice, struck with oval V.TRIEST in blue where disinfected by fumigation / toasting with red wax seal of the San Carlo Quarantine, also showing manuscript "Trieste 18 Settembre 1830 / G. Schmid & Co." plus Venezia two line arrival on reverse (Sept 20). A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF