Lot# 1190 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 1190 Modena
1857: 10 c. black on rose, fine horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1859 Provisional Government period cover to Camporgiano, left hand stamp showing variety (position 155 on sheet) "CNET" for "CENT", with 'Modena' despatch cds at right (Sept 20) and reverse with framed 'Castelnovo Di Garfagnana' framed handstamp in blue. Scarce usage of this major variety on letter - especially so during the Provisional Government period. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'500+.Starting bid : 1,250 CHFHammer price : not sold