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1787: Cover most probably from India (see contents), mailed through Constantinople with manuscript Forwarding Agent notation on reverse 'Rec'd at Constantinople 19 Feb 1787, and forwarded 25th by your obedient servant H. Humphreys', with two strikes of Semlin disinfection circular NETTO DI FUORA ET SPORCO DI DENTRO cachet in black-an extremely early usage of the Semlin cachet. Obverse with manuscript 'Cospoli' and reverse with London 'MR/26' arrival. Scarce and appealing early cover.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 420 CHF -
