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Lot# 1440 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 1440 Greece

    1850 (May 30): Entire letter from Triest to Corfu endorsed "p. vapore" at left, struck with Triest despatch datestamp in black and outstanding strike of the extremely rare split-rate marking "d/5/3=8" in blue (Lloyd Austriaco Postage = 5 d., Corfu Postage = 3 d.), 5 pence sterling being equivalent to 12 kreuzers. Corfu arrival datestamp (June 9) on reverse in black. A delightful entire that displays well.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF