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Lot# 6767 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6767 Italy

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    1870 (Jan 4): Letter sheet from Venice to Scutari in Albania, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, tied by '196' numeral obliterator with matching VENEZIA despatch cds in black alongside. Upon arrival in Scutari, Turkey 1868 Dulos 1 pi. yellow (Mi 14A) were added, cancelled by clear Scutari handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 3 / Tchilinghirian fig. 498) in blue with matching thimble "SCUTARI D'ALBANIA" arrival (Jan 13) cds alongside in blue. Reverse with oval TRIEST transit datestamp (Jan 5). Light horizontal file fold well away from the stamps, nevertheless a scarce and attractive mixed Italy - Turkey franking cover, signed E. Diena.rnNote: Part prepaid cover sent with the Austrian Lloyd to the port of Antivari, the part of the journey from there to Scutari had to be paid by the addressee.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF