cover 1782 to 1916, a collection of disinfected mail on E. or E.L. (65) and printed notices (21), including a wide range of markings, wax seals and slits or punch holes, with Semlin and surrounding area with different types of the basic cachet and seals; Italy with comprehensive selection with some scarcer and ornate types (Crostolo, etc.), 1855 entires (2) bearing different types of the black on mauve "UFFIZIO/DI/DISINFEZIONE/IN/REGGIO" label; Germany with 1831 E.L. with oval framed "SANITAETS/STEMPEL"; France 1866 E.L. to Italy bearing Empire 20c. (3) cancelled large figures "5083" of Constantinople and showing slits; Russia; Malta; Ionian Islands; Great Britain 1823 E.L. from Leghorn with red framed "QUEENBOROUGH/SHIP LETTER" and showing vinegar staining, 1831 E.L. from Hamburg to London with black framed "SHIP LETTER/QUEENBORO" and punch holes and slits, etc. Printed Notices from Italy or Germany with many attractive items, also a fine copy of "Disinfected Mail" by Meyer. An interesting and valuable lot