Lot 40622 – 1871 Entire from Callao to Genoa bearing 1868-72 1d (2) and Italian mixed issues postage-due franking

1871 (Jan 27) Entire letter from Callao to Genoa (Italy), franked by two well margined examples of 1868-72 1d green, each tied by « C38 » barred oval hs with matching Callao British P.O. cds on reverse, taxed on arrival at triple rate with « 42 » in ms and postage dues 1869 10c pair and 1870-74 2L vertical pair (upper left corner perf. missing), each tied by Genoa cds, red London transit on back; an exceedingly scarce combination franking paying a higher rate than usual and featuring two different Italian issues; signed Enzo Diena and Holcombe; ex « Stork » (March 1975, lot 490 sold for CHF 425) and Palumbo.