Lot 05052

22.12.1852. EL from Coleraine (Ireland) “Via Trieste” to Corfu, franked with 1sh. Carried to London (24.12.1852), then overland via Ostend & Aachen (red “AUS ENGLAND PER AACHEN * FRANCO * 25/12 B” to Trieste (29/12) & by packet to Corfu (1.1.53). Prepaid to destination – oval framed “P.” – of the 1sh. postal fee 5d. was due to the British & 3d. (green handstamp – UNKNOWN TO DATE) to the Ionian postal authorities leaving 4d. for the transit fee.