Stamps and Covers of the World - Day 1

TUNEZ. 1872. Cover from TUNIS to ATHENS sent unpaid, struck with fine TUNISI / POSTE ITALIANE datestamp on despatch (Sept 13) in black. Italic ´coi Postali Italiani´ in black at top and franked on arrival with Large Hermes 5l. green on greenish, 20l. blue and 40l. rosy mauve on blued paper all tied by ATHENS cds´s. Reverse with transits of Cagliari, Brindisi (Sept 22) and Athens cds. A fine and RARE usage. Mi.39, 41, 42.