Lot# 5774 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 5774 Malta
1869 (Dec 21): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 in a horizontal pair, used on 1869 entire letter at double rate from Malta to Genova, presumably handed direct to the Ship's Captain, tied solely by framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black with scarce late use of framed "*MALTA*" oval origin marking in black adjacent. Reverse with Genova arrival cds (Dec 26). A lovely entire of great rarity.Starting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 1,900 CHF