1866 - Kingdom of Italy 5c grey-green DLR (LO), and 20c on 15c light blue, horseshoe cancellation type III (faulty), from 'FERRARA 26 GIUGNO 1866' to Padova. Letter forwarded via Switzerland due to the ongoing war, with 'INSUFFICIENT POSTAGE' handstamp in box on front and taxation markings; on reverse transit 'CHUR 29 VI 66' and arrival 'PADOVA 3/7'. Padua was liberated on 12 July. Interesting and rare item of Risorgimento postal history. (Sassone L16 + 25 - Euro -)
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