1838-39 Pre-Stamp Entires with 1838 to Patrasso Greece, rated "1/4", with 'PAID/MALTA scrolled handstamp in black, on reverse superb strike of arrival backstamp; also 1839 (Feb 18) to Leghorn (Livorno) Italy with clear strike of 'Malta Post Office' one-line handstamp in black, arrival backstamp. (2) (Image1)
Estimate AU$70
Opening AU$ 55.00
Sold...AU$ 75.00
Closed..Aug-06-2020, 17:00:00 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 82
Lot No: 1235
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1843 (Mar 17) inwards disinfected mail cover from Egypt with Alexandria departure datestamp, disinfection slits administered on Manoel Island with 'PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE' handstamp applied, on reverse '24MAR1d' handstamp indicating local delivery fee; fine overall. (Image1)