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Lot# 5022 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 5022 France

    Cérès 40 c. orange in a fine large margined horizontal pair, in combination with equally fine single 10 c. bistre, used on 1851 entire letter to Florence, Tuscany endorsed 'Voie de Terre, par Turin' tied by neat strikes of the grill handstamp and by Lyons datestamp (July 17) of despatch. Framed 'PD' in red and framed 'PD' in black adjacent, with two line 'Via Di / Beauvoisin' transit above. Attractive Genova transit on front in black and reverse with Firenze arrival (July 22) in black. A rare entire of great visual appeal. Signed A. Diena.
    Note: The 90 centimes single rate to Tuscany via Sardinia was introduced on July 1, 1851.
    Cérès 40 c. orange en paire + 10c. bistre, oblit. grille sur lettre de Lyon (17 juil 51) par voie de terre via Turin, Gênes pour Florence avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Lettre particulièrement attractive.
     
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF