Lanman & Kemp Correspondence from Italy

Messina, Italy, May 31, 1862, Heath & Co. London forwarder, London June 6, 1862 transit, 19 cent Great Britain debit to the United States, per Cunard Line China arrived New York June 18, 1862.

Messina, January 19, 1867, endorsed “via Marseille vapeur directe” per Ligne W (Ligne d’Italie) Quirinal, Italie Amb. Marseille E, January 23, 1867 transit, per Cunard Line Australasian arrives New York February 11, 1867, triple rate cover rated 63 cents due (3 x 21 cents) or 82 cents depreciated currency.

Messina, July 22, 1869, endorsed “col vapore francese” per Ligne X (Ligne de Syrie) Illissus, Italie Amb. Marseille E, July 25, 1869 transit, per North German Lloyd Union arrives New York August 7, 1869, rated 21 cents due or 29 cents depreciated currency.

Genova, Italy, August 9, 1875, franked with 40 centissimi stamp, per Cunard Scythia, New York Paid All August 24, 1875 marking on back.