Los-Nr. 200

1857 (Oct 14): Entire letter franked by Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, perf. 14 in a horizontal pair, tied to cover to Genoa endorsed 'Col Piroscafo', by two strikes of 'G' obliterators in black. 'Via / Di Mare / (E)' in red at right. Charged '3' with black handstamp and '10' in manuscript on arrival (Oct 20). A fresh and fine cover - the earliest recorded cover bearing British adhesives is dated September 7, 1857.