Lot# 1502 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 1502 Italy
1846 (April 6): Entire letter from New York to the American Consul in Naples, endorsed 'via Havre' at left and carried on the "Argo" of the Union Line to Le Havre where 'Outre-mer / Le Havre' cds applied in red (May 6). Thence via Paris and Huningue and Milan where VIA DI / UNINGA applied in red (Van der Linden fig. 2939). Initially rated "1 # 06" on front in manuscript (1 scudo, 6 bajocchi) in the Papal States, altered to include the Naples fee to '143' grana due to pay on arrival (May 14) with cds verso and AGDP control marking in red. Scarce.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF