Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

1841: 1 d. pink envelope used in 1853 to Florence, Tuscany endorsed "via Belgium", up-rated with 1847/54 Embossed 10 d. brown, Die 2, cut round and tied by '883' Wincanton numeral obliterators. Fully prepaid (overpaid ½ d. for the under ½ ounce rate), with Aachen Franco transit in red (May 6) and manuscript "fr. 2" pence due to Prussia. Reverse with Wincanton cds, Bath transit cds (May 4), London and Firenze cds (May 12). Despite the fault, a most attractive cover.