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Lot# 2264 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2264 Italy

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    1865  (24.Dec.): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type I, fresh example together with 60c. mauve on letter from Italy via Naples to Marseille by sea. The franking remained uncancelled until Marseille, when it was stamped 2240 MARSEILLE dotted Lozenge (grand chiffre). On the reverse is a faint and somewhat unclear Purifiée à Marseille in blue. A rare letter of fine quality.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold