Lot# 6498 - Auction 298-307
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Lot# : 6498 Italy
1865 (Aug 2): Entire Shipmail letter from Arona at the Lago Maggiore to Luzern, Switzerland, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. 'ocra arancio' in combination with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, two fine and fresh examples, tied by light "VERBANO (N. 2)" ship's datestamp,"P.D." handstamp and information strike alongside. Reverse with another VERBANO strike and LUZERN arrival (Aug 4) cds. A rare franking to pay the 30 c. rate to Switzerland, the attractive cover despatched directly on the vessel.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 360 CHF