cover 1858 (15 Mar.) small envelope (a few cover faults including small repair at left) from Florence to Sydney, Australia "Via Marseille and Malta" bearing 1851-52 1cr. carmine on grey (cut into at right top) + 9cr. brown violet on grey vertical pair (touched in places) cancelled by framed "PD". An unusual franking and destination and not unattractive despite minor faults. Photo | Christie's

Lot 252

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cover 1858 (15 Mar.) small envelope (a few cover faults including small repair at left) from Florence to Sydney, Australia "Via Marseille and Malta" bearing 1851-52 1cr. carmine on grey (cut into at right top) + 9cr. brown violet on grey vertical pair (touched in places) cancelled by framed "PD". An unusual franking and destination and not unattractive despite minor faults. Photo

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cover 1858 (15 Mar.) small envelope (a few cover faults including small repair at left) from Florence to Sydney, Australia "Via Marseille and Malta" bearing 1851-52 1cr. carmine on grey (cut into at right top) + 9cr. brown violet on grey vertical pair (touched in places) cancelled by framed "PD". An unusual franking and destination and not unattractive despite minor faults. Photo