Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas Egypt, including the Constantin Kelemenis - Day 4

British Post Office 1863: Italy 60 c. lilac, a vertical pair used on 1866 cover from Livorno to Madras, India endorsed "Via Ancona, Brindisi and Bombay", tied by dotted numeral obliterators on despatch (June 18). Small cartridge "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black and British P.O. "ALEXANDRIA" code B cds ot transit (June 25). Carried on the "S.S.Behar" from Suez with Bombay due mark at left (July 9). Brindisi cds, Bombay cds and Madras arrival (July 14) on reverse. A scarce destination for this issue. Signed Vaccari.