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Lot# 6578 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6578 Italian Post abroad

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    Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1889 (Dec 20): Registered envelope from Tunisi to Leipzig, Germany, bearing a 'Two King' mixed franking of 1874 Vittorio Emanuele with ESTERO ovpt 2 c. red-brown, a single example, a pair and a block of six in combination with 1881/83 Umberto 10 c. carmine in a corner marginal pair with selvedge imprint and 50 c. violet, all cancelled / tied by light "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with PALERMO transit and Leipzig distribution (Dec 26) cds's. Although due to philatelic motivation, an appealing and interesting franking. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF