By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 6597 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1858 (April 9): Entire letter from Ithaca to Lefkas, Santa Maura, some minor ageing at sides, but well struck with small circular "ITHAKA" cds in blue (April 9) - the earliest recorded usage of this datestamp - with faint "POSTA PAGATA" at right with "1" (penny) prepaid in red crayon. Reverse with hooded Santa Maura arrival datestamp (April 12) in blue. Rare.
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