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  • Lot# : 556 Italy

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    1878 (Oct 16): Cover to Naples at double the newly introduced 20 centesemi rate (from October 1, 1878), bearing 1878 20 c. orange (2 examples) tied by circular barred "235" numeral with despatch datestamp and italic "coi Postali Italiani" in black alongside. Naples arrival cds (Oct 20) on reverse. Rare - one of the earliest recorded dates of use of this rate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF