Lot 20184 – 1870 (13.10) Folded stampless cover Alexandria to Florence,

1870 (13.10) Folded stampless cover Alexandria to Florence, it appears the original stamp fell off, taxed on arrival with Italy 60c. postage due, with circular datestamp ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE alongside, fine and an unusal usage

Note: Prior to the UPU letters from Italy were carried at 40 centisemi, unpaid letters were charged 60 centisemi, post UPU, letters were charged at double the deficiency

Provenance: Kurt Wolfsbauer