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Lot# 5200 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5200 Italy

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    Messageries Impériales 1864: Cover from Genova to the Italian Consul in Buenos Aires, Argentina franked by De La Rue 1863 5 c. grey-green, 10 c. orange-brown pair, 15 c. pale blue and 30 c. brown (2) all tied by 'Genova' datestamps (Sept 17) in black and by 'Italie / Lanslebourg' transit in red. Carried on the Ligne du Bresil Packet "Béarn" to Rio and thence on the "Saintonge" to Buenos Aires. Minor imperfections at base but a scarce DLR four colour franking. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 128. Signed E. Diena. Cert. S. Sorani (1996).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF