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Lot# 4612 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4612 Sardinia

    1851: 20 c. bright blue, a superb appearing example with huge margin at top and imperceptibly touched at base, cancelled by rhombus of dots to 1853 cover (with complete contents) to Menthon near Annecy. Superb strike of scarce S. JEOIRE (Savoy) despatch datestamp (Sassone = 12 pts) at right (Oct 16) and reverse with transits of Duing cds, Bonneville cds and Annecy arrival, then returned back to S. Jeoire with cds of receipt (Oct 20). A charming and rare cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold