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Lot# 3524 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3524 Italy

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    1868 (June 25): Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, bearing 1863 DLR 40 c. carmine in combinatin with 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds and. "P.P." handstamp, both in black alongside. The front was struck in addition by French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 28 JUIN 68" entry cds in blue and "LONDON PAID 29 JU 68" transit cds in red. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy and TORINO transit cds. Minor edge wear just mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive piece of postal history, the franking paying the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port). Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF