By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 6588 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Nov 21): Prepaid entire letter from Corfu to Patras endorsed "Vap. Ingles", with "CORFU" cds in black with manuscript "3" local rate (3d.) and fine strike of "♚ / PAID AT CORFU" handstamp in black with "5d." rate alongside in red for the British rate. Charged '20' lepta due upon arrival in Patras (Nov 11j). A fine and scarce entire Gi = £ 650.
Provenance: Collection "Odyssey", Harmers, London, 6 March 1990, lot 98.
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