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Lot# 970 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 970 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post Offices in Alexandria 1863 (Aug 1): Cover front to Genova bearing Sardinia 1861/63 10 c. bistre-brown, 10 c. bistre-yellow and 40 c. rose-vermillion, three fresh and fine single adhesives with vivid colour, fair to large margins and very well embossed, tied by "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO 1 AGO 63 POSTE ITALIANE" cds's in blue without hour indication (Sassone 2 = R1). Another information strike and dealer's cachet alongside. A most appealing and desirable item showing the 60 c. rate.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF