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  • Lot# : 579 Italy

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    Catalogue# : L20
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    1864 (May 20): Cover from Alexandria to Livorno via Ancona, franked by 1863/66 40 c. carmine (four examples including a horizontal pair) all cancelled by large cartridge framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI" (Type H) with Alexandria despatch cds in black (Type B). Minor imperfections but an extremely rare franking. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 200 Zanaria = EUR 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold