By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 6529 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
Second French Occupation (1807-1809/1814) 1811 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Corfu to Auch, Gers, France struck with superb "POSTA SETTINSULARE / CORFU" in blue-green ink, with Italian framed "3a. Tassa" italic handstamp in red adjacent. Rated at "19" décimes due upon arrival in manuscript. A fine and rare entire.
Provenance: Collection E.E. Yates, Robson Lowe, 31 Oct 1951, lot 76; Corinphila sale 141, May 2004, lot 2972.
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