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Lot# 564 - 173-176 Auction

  • Lot# : 564 Italy

    In-coming Mail 1879/80: Covers (2) from Turkey with earlier example franked by 1876 20 pa. pair (Mi. 31) tied by Constantinople cds in blue with small cartridge "Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani" in black, routed via Brindisi and Naples with "Tunisi / Poste Italiane" double ring arrival cds on reverse, the 1880 cover with 1876 ¼ pre. mauve and 1880 1 pi. black & grey-blue (Mi. 22+40) mailed via Messina and Siracusa with same type arrival on reverse. A charming pair.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF