Lot 40568 – 1873 Cover from San José to Rome, 1863 2r and three Italian postage dues

1873 (Aug 4) Envelope from San José to Rome, bearing 1863 3r scarlet, tied by « 4 AGT 73 » octagonal ds, carried by British steamer via Colon with corresponding cds in centre, struck with « 17 » marking on arrival following application of 1870-74 30c, 40c & 1L postage dues; a highly eye-catching usage and, according to our records, unique exhibiting a combination of three different Italian denominations with the first issue; signed Holcombe; ex Palumbo.