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Lot# 5719 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5719 Ionian Islands

    1863 (Aug 15): Cover from Zante (Zakynthos) to Malta endorsed 'via Corfu' struck in transit with "♚ / PAID / AT / CORFU" in red (and much rarer thus, unrecorded by Parmenter & Gordon, our records show at last two examples thus; Robson Lowe in the 'Encyclopaedia' pricing the strike in this colour at 10 times normal) with manuscript rates 'd4' and additional '2' alongside. Reverse with blue Zakynthos despatch cds and 'Malta' arrival (Sept 16). Small closed tear in wrapper at top but very rare Gi = £ 650+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF