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Lot# 6031 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6031 Lombardy-Venetia

    Austrian Shipmail, Lloyd express line Venice - Trieste 1856 (July 29): Letter sheet from Venice to Trieste, bearing Lithographed Revenue 30 c. black & green, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by clear boxed "DA VENEZIA / COL VAPORE 29 / 7" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 8). An interesting combination of forbidden usage and shipmail cancellation, signed E. Diena Ferchenbauer = € 800.rnNote: On July 9, 1857, the usage of revenue stamps instead of definitives to pay postage fees was forbidden. However, this item was not taxed.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF