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Lot# 3189 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3189 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1866 (Oct 30): Entire letter from Marseille to Genova, endorsed "par Sorrento" and bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, tied upon arrival by two-line "FRANCIA / VIA DI MARE" shipmail' handstamp in red, another strike alongside. Reverse with a French cds without name, a GENOVA arrival cds and distribution cachet. A fine shipmail entire which made its journey on board of the vessel 'Sorrento' with the adhesive cancelled in Genova with the rare handstamp in red colour.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF