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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2006

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
Merchant Mail
Early Registration
1588 (4 Aug.) entire letter from Augusta to Bartholomew Corsini in London, endorsed "La racc-do. p il buon recapito", contents make reference to "...the Catholic Army at Augsburg would be returning home which could be good for business". Complete with wax seal and original tie, unusual as such. 'La Raccomandata' endorsements such as this are very rare.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£400 to £600

Starting price
£300