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  • Lot# : 481 Malta

    1760: Entire letter from Malta to Monopoli near Naples, struck with "Mefsina" straight line provenance handstamp (Van der Linden fig. 1990C = 6 ptd.) applied on arrival in Naples in black, in addition 1766 entire from Rome to Malta, with "Roma" straight line handstamp in yellow (as Van der Linden fig. 2450B, this being the un-illustrated type) applied in Naples and docketing on side panel at left "1.8". Fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 482 Malta

    1767 (Dec 15): Entire letter from Malta to Grenoble, struck with fine two line MARSEILLE / DE MALTHE handstamp in black (Lenain #20), an early usage of this scarce marking. Taxed '10' sols in manuscript on obverse. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 483 Malta

    1885/90: Victoria wmk Crown CA, ½ d. green and 2 d. grey, both on two covers from Valetta to trieste, comprising 1890 illustrated cover 'The Encore Whiskey' and on registration stationery envelope. Archival fold and some toning, but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 484 Malta

    1860/78: Range of covers/entire letters (15) with Great Britain used in Malta frankings with 1860 1 d. star and 1858 2 d. pl. 8 used to Messina, 1860 cover with 1 d. stars (3) to Messina, 1862 4 d. red on entire to Genova, 1865 4 d. vermilion frankings (3) with plates 9 and 10; 1876  2½ d. rosy-mauve entires (4) with single frankings of pl. 4, 8, 9 and 10 with one to London and another to Corfu, 1880/81 2½ d. blue frankings (6) from plates 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 etc., condition generally very fine. A most attractive group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF
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