cover 1868 E.L. to Genoa (22.5) via Brindisi (20.5) bearing 1864 Arms perf. 9½ 3s. and 1867 coarse whiskers 25s. (small ink spot), cancelled by "SMIRNE" c.d.s. (16.5), showing framed "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI" h.s. adjacent. Very fine mixed issue franking. Ex Alexandria. Bolaffi guarantee. Photo.