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1873 (Sep 9) F.Acerboni & Co., Calcutta printed entire letter to Genova endorsed “Overland via Bombay” & “Via Alexandria & Brindisi” bearing 3 colour franking QV 8p purple + 2a yellow + 4a green tied octagonal B /2 of Bengal circle (Martin type 7) & with unframed F. Acerboni & Co /Calcutta h/s with alongside PD h/s both in black & on back Calcutta /India Paid (9 Sep) + Sea /Post Office /A (12 Sep) + Brindisi (20 Sep) transit & Genova (1 Oct) arrival cds………Attractive