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Lot# 6582 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6582 Italian Post abroad

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    Italian Post in Alexandria, Usage of Italian stamps 1866 (March 7): Mourning Entire letter from Alexandria to Genova, endorsed "p. l. Italianico", bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 1865 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'celeste chiaro' type I, tied by light "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / UFFICIO ITALIANO" despatch cds in black, framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI" handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with indistinct GENOVA arrival (March 12) cds. An appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the 60 c. rate with an Italian vessel to Italy. Zanaria & coworkers 0,60 G = € 1'750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF