Incoming registered airmail cover from Italy franked with 1948 300l magenta & 500l dull ultramarine and 1955 15l violet grey & 35l carmine red (SG 695/696, 893 & 897) tied by GENOA cds's. Addressed to SAO PAULO and damaged in transit with two black on pale blue 'ETIQUETA PARA FECHAMENTO' official seals at lower left tied by SAO PAULO cds's.