Lot no. 971

"VALPARAISO SP 1 1853", clear strike on reverse of lettersheet to Genova, Italy, transported via Panama and London, showing on front blue transit mark "ITALIA STATO SARDO"; the recipient was charged a total of "23" decimes including 6½ d. Panama transit, 10¼ d. British packet & UK inland postage and 5 decimes French inland post