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1728 (Feb 25): Entire letter from Constantinople to Venice via Belgrade and Vienna with manuscript Forwarding Agent on flap 'Fratelli Palm, Vienna 24 Marzo 1728'; and full intact wax seal SIGILLUM SANITATIS where opened for disinfection at Parakhin (believed to be the sole known intact example). Charged 8 kreuzers on arrival in manuscript. A very rare cover.
Note:The Palm Brothers were later to fall from favour for defrauding the Post Office.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 550 CHF -
