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Lot# 6789 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6789 Italy

    Umberto I Definitives, Later Issues; 1894 (Oct 27): Envelope from Livorno to Calcutta, bearing 1889 Umberto 40 c. brown, tied by light LIVORNO despatch datestamp with "RECEIVED BRINDISI 21 NOV 94" rubber handstamp in violet alongside. Reverse with "SEA POST OFFICE NO 12 94" shipmail cds. Lower backflap missing, still a desirable cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold