Gibraltar 1851 ship letter to Genoa

Gibraltar 1851 (MY 17) entire letter from Gibraltar to Genoa, beautifully addressed in Royal blue and endorsed "por el Arno", showing on face very fine strike of three-line "GIBRALTAR/SHIP LETTER" date stamp (type SL2) in blue-black, with red "VIA/DI MARE/(E)" and M/S rate marks. Red "22 MAG" arrival backstamp.

Light filing fold, still very fine and highly attractive. Choice quality, and very scarce in such fine condition.

Provenance: Ex Osborn (CRL 14 May 1991, lot 1064, realised £223).

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