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  • Lot# : 1452 Greece

    1866 (Oct 29/Nov 10): Cover from the Prussian Embassy in Athens to London sent prepaid, struck with superb "Athens" datestamp of despatch in black with red 'Paid' marking alongside. Small cartridge "Piroscafi-Postali-Italiani" in black on front and London arrival datestamp (Nov 19) in red. Reverse with blue Consular cachet and Brindisi transits (Nov 15).
    Note: The Brindisi route was used as soon as the Railway from Brindisi to Turin was completed.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold