Lot no. 1226

10 c. bistre, clear to wide margins, in combination with Kingdom 1863, 15 c. blue, type II, 2 single copies with large margins, all tied by French PC "2656" of Nice to entire letter from Genova 1863 to Nice with adjacent red cds. "GENES BAT. A VAPEUR 2 JUIL. 63" and boxed "PD". A rare and attractive letter, supposed to be the only known mixed franking with French cancellation; signed Sorani with certificate