Malta 1856: 1d. rose-red single, lettered KF and 1858 2d. blue, plate 7, lettered BL and 1855 6d. in pale lilac, on 1862 cover from Malta to Naples. The stamps are tied by two strikes of the Malta C/A25 duplex cancel dated MY 21 1859. On landing in Italy the letter was charged 40 cts. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Holcombe. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5396
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Malta 1857: 1d. rose-red single and strip of 3, lettered TF and SD/SF and 1856 6d. pair in pale lilac, on 1862 cover from Malta to Livorno. The stamps are tied by three strikes of the Malta B duplex cancel. There are some traces of ageing, but nonetheless this very early cover is very attractive and rare. Signed Emilio Diena. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5450
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1919 (March 6): Shipwreck of St. Paul 10 s. black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, a fresh and fine example of this rare and desirable stamp, unmounted og. Cert. RPS (2001) Gi = £3'250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)