Lot no. 5720

AEGEAN ISLANDS: Chio 1852/53: Two entire folded letters with datelines "Scio li 13,8bre.1852" and "Scio le 23.Novembre.1853", both endorsed & posted by forwarding agent "Pant. Mainetti, Smyrna" from "SMYRNE 27.Oct.52" & "7.Dec.53" respectively with "PP' in black, sent to "Lyon" cds. Carried by "Paquebots de la Mediterranée" (boxed markings). Rated "10" décimes on reverse, scarce origin