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  • Lot# : 1604 Poland

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    1629 (Sept 28): Entire letter from Bartholomew Bottini in Krakow addressed to Francesco Medici in Florence, with manuscript rate on front "Z 1.12-" for 1 zloty 12 grosz, reverse panel (opens well for display) showing manuscript "3" for the denari amount due on receipt. A charming and extremely rare entire, covers showing rates are seldom found.
    Note: The Montelupi family ran Postal services for merchants between Krakow and Florence via Vienna and Venice during the 17th and 18th centuries, merging with the Royal Post in the 18th centruy.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF