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    1863 (Oct 26): Entire letter from Zante to Plymouth sent unpaid via Triest, with "Zakinthos" cds in blue on reverse and, on front panel, mss. "15/15" rate (15 kreuzer postage + 15 kreuzer for the D.O.P.U.). Fine deleted "6" applied in Triest (Van Der Linden fig. 3087) in blue for amount due in silvergroschen; struck again with large handstruck "6½" (silvergroschen) in black (Van Der Linden fig. 3093) applied on the Köln-Verviers T.P.O. Handstamp deleted in UK on arrival (Nov 5) and manuscript charge raised of 1 shilling due. A superb and rare entire that displays well.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold