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Mytilini 1864 (Ayvali): Entire folded letter with dateline "Kydoniae 22.Jan.1864", stamped with blue METELINE 4/2" cds and linear "Franco", sent to "SYROS 27.Jan.64" cds. Rated 40 lepta for the second weight inland postage, paid with 40L (consecutive printings) Mail from Aivaly to Mytilini was carried by private means. Very interesting Postal History item and very fine strike, Holcombe signature next to the stamp