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Lot# 7085 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7085 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Croce di S. Andrea 1855: Carta a macchina 15 c. red type III with complete St. Andrew's Cross at base of the stamp from the bottom left sheet margin (9 x 9 mm), part of the next St. Andrew's Cross at right, fresh colour and good to large margins all round, cancelled by two line "CONEGLIANO / 19. SETe" datestamp, on piece. A fine and desirable item.rnDescribed in the census of Dr. Jerger in 'Allgemeine und besondere Frankaturen' (1983) and the one of Greg Todd (2004).rnSigned Alberto Diena and Giorgio Colla; group cert. Ferchenbauer & Matl (2004) Ferchenbauer = € 22'500/Sassone = € 60'000.rnProvenance: Rothschild collection, Mercury Stamp Company (Oct. 1947), lot 1162; Harmers sale London (1965), lot 59; Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF