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Lot# 6356 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6356 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (March 11): Lettersheet from Napoli to Nizza, endorsed "Via Genova", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. rose-carmine 'rosa carminio lillaceo', a superb example with brilliant colour and enormous margins, tied by "VIA DI MARE" handstamp in red on the steamer during the Genova transit. "P.D." handstamp in black, French "ITALIE MENTON" entry cds  and another "VIA DI MARE" handstamp, these two in red alongside. Reverse with Genova and Ventimiglia transit cds's in black. Light horizontal file fold well away from stamp and postmarks, nevertheless an attractive cover showing combined transport with a steamer to Genova and from there onwards with the railway system. Cert. Raybaudi (1976).
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF