By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 6530 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
Second French Occupation 1807-1809/1814 1812 (Oct 21): Entire letter from Corfu to Paxo struck on despatch with fine "POSTA SETTINSULARE / CORFU" handstamp in blue-green, reverse with rare straight line "PAXO" handstamp in red of arrival alongside double circle "Commissaire Imperiale a Corfou" cachet with Imperial Eagle in vignette; this last believed unique.
Provenance: Collection "Odyssey", Harmers, London, 6 March 1990, lot 20.
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