By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 6605 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1854 (July 20): Military Concession rate entire letter from "Citadel Barracks, Corfu" to Glasgow, with "1" penny prepaid in red manuscript near badly struck "♚ / PAID AT CORFU" in black. Endorsed at top from Corporal William Anderson 1st Battalion 71st. Highland Regiment of Foot and correctly countersigned at base. Carried on P&O "Tiber" as mentioned in the contents. Reverse with framed "LIVERPOOL / SHIP" datestamp (July 31) and Glasgow arrival cds of the following day. Charged with handstruck "2" pence in error on arrival, due to Crown Circle being poorly struck. The entire restored but nevertheless a very rare entire.
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