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  • Lot# : 1445 Papal state

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    United Kingdom 1852: 4 b. black on brown grey, horizontal strip of three of 8 b. black on white and 50 b. blue, vibrant colour, tied by ROMA (April 24) cds's to 1854 entire letter to Bridgewater, with manuscript notion "18 / 3" (18 gr. / 3rd weight stage). Framed "P.P.", French entry mark and London "PAID" marks alongside, Bridgewater arrival cds (May 1) on reverse. An attractive and rare three colour franking cover. The Franco-Papal Postal Convention of 1 October 1853 set a rate of 26 b. for each 7.5 grams. Cert. Raybaudi (1996) Sassone = € 11'000+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF