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1863 (13 Nov) complete folded letter from Macao to "Capt Gio Andrea Bollo" in Genova (Manoglia), written in Italian, date-line Macao, sent via Hong Kong, with red Nov 14, 63 Hong Kong paid in red (front) and green on back, also Alexandria (13 Dec), with Ancona (5 Jan) and Genova (6 Jan, 64) arrival pmks. Also on front, boxed "Piroscafi Postali Italiani" and "P.D.", charged "8" (decimes) in red crayon. The letter has been affected by aging at bottom, with toning going through part of the text, otherwise well preserved, scarce early letter from Macao, interesting contents
Estimate: $1500