Lot 10211 – 1876 (7.12) Folded letter sheet from Dardanelli to Metelino, franked 3rd Issue 20 paras gray and 1 piastre scarlet

1876 (7.12) Folded letter sheet from Dardanelli to Metelino, franked 3rd Issue 20 paras gray and 1 piastre scarlet, tied POSTE EGIZIANE / DARDANELLI / 7 DICE 76 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 7 DIC 76, a very fine and rare usage

Note: The letter was sent by ship to the Forwarding Agent A. Xanthopoulidis at Dardanelles, who wrote “received on 6/12 and forwarded on 7/12″