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    1865 (March 22/April 3): Entire letter from the Island of Milos in the Cyclades, sent unpaid to London and struck with "MILOS-80" datestamp of despatch in black. Carried on French Paquebot from Piraeus to Marseille and struck with "Grece-Marseille-G" datestamp on entry (April 12) in red. Struck with framed "FR./3F 76c." Anglo-French Accountancy marking in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1290) on front; reverse with Syros, Piraeus and London datestamps, charged 11 pence due in manuscript on receipt. A charming entire. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF