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Lot# 7084 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7084 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Imitazioni di Milano 1858 (June 15): Entire letter from Milano to Artogne, franked by two magnificent examples of 15 c. rosso vermiglio type I, the Milano stamp imitations made to defraud the postal services, of vivid colour and with large to enormous margins all round, tied by two strikes of "MILANO 15 / 6" cds, reverse with Corna (16 / 6) arrival cds. The sender seemed to have used these falsifications for months as other covers from him are known (photocopy attached). Very attractive and late usage, a rare item as only few multiple frankings of the Milano imitations are known, for an advanced collection, signed E. Müller, E. Diena and Colla; Ferchenbauer (2004) Sassone unpriced / Ferchenbauer = € 24'000.rnProvenance: Collection Felix Brunner (May 1947), lot 1268; Collection Arthur Linz, Mercury Stamp Auctions (Nov. 1961), lot 1489; Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, 144. Corinphila Auction (May 2005), lot 366.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF