Lot no. 8143

1867: Entire letter written from Bergamo to Yokohama, Japan endorsed 'via Messina' franked by 1863 London printing 40 c. carmine (2) and single 20 c. on 15 c. blue (Sassone L20+24) tied by '17' numeral obliterators with 'Milano' despatch cds at right (Jan 17). Black framed 'P.P.' at right and reverse with Messina cds, Malta transit cds (Jan 29) and HONG KONG transit cds (March 10) and internal docketing of receipt (March 22). A fresh and fine entire to a scarce destination. Cert. Colla (2016). Thorel, Ziegler & Co. was a silk merchant in Yokohama from 1865-1868. After Karl Thorel left the company , the remaining swiss owner Karl Ziegler run the business under the name Ziegler & Co. from 1868 – 1889.