Lot 20481 – 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.

Stamp of Italy » Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad » Crete 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.
Stamp of Italy » Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad » Crete 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.
Stamp of Italy » Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad » Crete 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.
Stamp of Italy » Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad » Crete 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.

Lot 20481 – 1902 (July 10) Cover with rural cancellation sent abroad through the Italian P.O.

Italy » Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad » Crete
Price realised
420 EUR
Estimate
80 EUR
Auction date
Tue 14 Jun 2022 at 11:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1902 (July 10) Cover (reduced at base) sent abroad franked by 1900 25c (type II), tied by “5” dotted square rural cancellation of Kounemi, depending on the Kastellion Kissamoy post office, with corresponding cds in centre, entering the Italian La Canea P.O. with ds at right, reverse showing “Xania” and Bengasi Italian P.O. datestamps; some toning, but a very rare usage from this small locality.

Catalogue ref: Sassone Yvert 11

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