1850/56: Covers (2), both addressed to the Sicilian Chargé D'Affaires in Constantinople, one struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GALLIPOLI in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 963), the other with fair strike of 'sunburst' oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GALLIPOLI handstamp (unrecorded). An extremely rare pair.
Provenance: Collection Ambassador Luca D. Biolato.
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