Cyprus 1853 (23 May) entire letter LARNACA two-line ds at lower left.

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Original price was: £160.00.Current price is: £147.20.

SKU: M233033

1853 (23 May) entire letter (in Italian) from Larnaca to Marseilles endorsed Via Trieste with mostly fine strike of LARNACA two-line ds at lower left. Incorrectly rated 12/9 in red crayon with 10 charge mark below. The face additionally with AT and AUTR./BRIANCON (20 JUIN 53) transit markings and backstamped at Trieste (15 Jun) Gap (20 JUIN) and Marseille (21 JUIN). Filing fold and tape repairs to reverse still a neat and interesting usage and an early example of this Larnaca marking. Ex Warwick. Original Purchased from Stanley Gibbons (Still on their card)