£1,700
OVAL DISINFECTION MARK; Pair with 1887 mourning env. to Malta franked GB QV 1d (2) + ½d tied by "NOTTING HILL/W" cds with oval "DISINFECTED/[DATE]/Lazaretto Malta" h.s. on front - the earlier of two examples recorded and 10 June 1899 env. to Malta ex Italy franked 20c + 5c with oval "DISINFECTED/[DATE]/Lazaretto Malta" h.s. - (sans-serif lettering only in use during this month). Rare pair. (2 covers) Cross Reference: MALTA, OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS, MOURNING ENVELOPES, ITALY
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