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    1805 (Jan 23): Entire letter written from Triest to Malta, initially sent through Venice (due to Napoleonic War) and rated 1 lire 10 soldi in manuscript on flap, other flap with manuscript Forwarding Agent "Incaminata a ½ di Gio Paolo Stella, che distintam...Venezia di 16 Febro 1805", and mailed through Rome where straight line "Germania" handstamp was struck in red at the Neapolitan Post Office (Van Der Linden fig. 1648). Further manuscript on front probably the fee charged due on receipt "3.12" (3 tari 12 grana). A rare and most unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF