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    Italian Shipmail 1878 (April 6): Cover from Messina to Catania, bearing Regno 1877 (April) 10 c. blue, two single adhesives, tied by '16' numeral obliterator, matching MESSINA despatch cds alongside. Obverse struck in addition by oval "AGENZIA DI VAPORI INGLESI. OLANDESI. FRANCESI. BELGI / FRANCESCO TAGLIAVIA & Co. MESSINA" cachet showing a steamer in black. Reverse with CATANIA arrival cds of the next day. Attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF