Lot 40622 – 1871 Entire from Callao to Genoa bearing 1868-72 1d (2) and Italian mixed issues postage-due franking

1871 (Jan 27) Entire letter from Callao to Genoa (Italy), franked by two well margined examples of 1868-72 1d green, each tied by “C38” barred oval hs with matching Callao British P.O. cds on reverse, taxed on arrival at triple rate with “42” in ms and postage dues 1869 10c pair and 1870-74 2L vertical pair (upper left corner perf. missing), each tied by Genoa cds, red London transit on back; an exceedingly scarce combination franking paying a higher rate than usual and featuring two different Italian issues; signed Enzo Diena and Holcombe; ex “Stork” (March 1975, lot 490 sold for CHF 425) and Palumbo.