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Lot# 1216 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1216 Sardinia

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    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 : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF