Lot 201
1857 (Oct 22): 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 Albania', by two strikes of 'G' obliterators in black. Double arc GIBRALTAR cds at right in blue and 'Via / Di Mare / (E)' in red above. Charged '15 cmi' with black handstamp on arrival (Oct 26). A fresh and fine cover - the earliest recorded cover bearing British adhesives is dated September 7, 1857.
