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    1822 (May 28): Entire letter from Naples addressed to the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Two Sicilies in St. Petersburg, struck on reverse with Napoli despatch and oval AGDP control marking in red on front, prepaid at double rate at 30 grana on despatch, with "ROM." (Romagne) tranit in red on front applied in Milan (Van der Linden fig. 2450A). Various manuscript rates explained on album page, totalling 760 kopeks to pay upon receipt. A rare double rate usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF