1672, Brief nach Livorno an Francisco Venturini, über die Thurn & Taxis`sche Post, ”franco Mantova”. Ein früher Cholerabrief mit Spuren der Desinfektion (Essigbäune oder ”Backen im Ofen”). 1672, letter to Livorno (Leghorn) addressed to Francisco Venturini, sent via the Thurn & Taxis postal system (the postal service from Hamburg via Cologne was established in 1616), endorsed ”franco Mantova”. An early desinfected letter showing discolouration due to baking or treatment with vinegar. (M)
This lot is part of the collection ex Fred Goatcher Sammlung.