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    Catalogue# : L20
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    1873 (July 10): Cover from Tunis to the Tunisian Consul in Palermo franked by 1863/66 De La Rue 40 c. carmine, minor ageing, cancelled by italic "coi Postali Italiani" with, alongside, italic "Da Tunisi" in black (Type F). Rare usage of these cancellations as the numeral obliterator was introduced in 1866. Reverse with Cagliari cds and Palermo arrival (July 12) cds. A very rare and fine cover. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 104. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF