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Lot# 1278 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1278 Naples

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    1858: 1 gr. rose and 10 gr. rose-lilac, un-cancelled examples but 'tied' by the aging on reverse, on 1858 prepaid cover addressed to "His Excellency, the Camp Commandant of the 3rd Division of the Army Corps of Sicily in Messina" with oval FRANCA in black and circular SERVIZIO DEI VAPORI FRANCESI DEL MEDITERRANEO / POSTA DI NAPOLI, well struck for this scarce marking in red. Reverse with Napoli despatch (June 29) in red and Messina arrival (July 6) in black. Some minor faults but a rare cover. Signed Asinelli. Cert. G. Colla (2013).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF