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  • Lot# : 949 Italy

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    Catalogue# : 230/233
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    1926 (Aug 1): Cover sent 'Express' from Rome to Constantinople on AEI (Trozzi) franked by 1926 Airmail set of four values all tied by Rome cds's and rare usage of BRINDISI / INAUGNE. LINEA AEREA LEVANTE datestamps in black. Nearly all the mail sent on this flight bears an Athens (Aug 2) cds, this cover presumably due to the destination and the Express endorsement was bagged and sent on, with arrrival (Aug 5) on reverse. Unusual and fine cover. Ex collection Bill Robertson.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF