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  • Lot# : 1013 Italy

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    1841 (April 19): Prepaid cover from Rovigo to San Marino via Ferrara and Rimini, with large intaglio seal of the Scientific Academy in Rovugo at lower left, struck on despatch with ROVIGO / 19. APR.E and FRANCA in red. Two line REGNO / LOMBARDO VENETO struck in transit at Ferrara in red (Van der Linden fig. 2414) and charged '9' bajocchi in manuscript. On arrival in the Republic of San Marino (an independent state within Papal territory), the cover was re-directed to Arezzo, Tuscany and finally rated '13' crazie in red manuscript. Reverse with RIMINI straight line handstamp in black and arrival datestamp (May 7). A remarkable and extremely rare cover (believed unique) to San Marino at this date. Ex collection Zanetti. Signed Raybaudi.rn 
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF