Lot 20562 – One of only two German parcel cards sent by member of the Italian contingent, and possibly a unique triple-issue combination franking.

1901 (March 29) Parcel card from from a member of the crew of the “Fieramosca” battleship to Naples via Genoa (“Ueber Genua” instructional marking), franked by 1890-1901 2m, 45% overprint 50pf and 56° overprint 10pf, each tied by “Shanghai/Deutsche Post” cds, repeated at left. One of only two German parcel cards sent by a member of the Italian contingent, also being of great significance the possibly unique triple-issue combination franking at this office. Cert. Holcombe (1987); ex Adriano Landini.