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Lot# 6371 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6371 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Aug 30): Letter sheet from Riposto to Genova, endorsed "Vapore Francese",  bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. orange-brown in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. indigo 'indaco con riflessi violacei', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear central RIPSTO cds in black (5 punti), shipmail "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" in red alongside. Reverse with Giarre and Messina transit as well as Genova arrival cds's (Sept 4). Light filing folds well away from stamps and postmarks and side flap missing, nevertheless an appealing item, cert. E. Diena (1987).rnNote: 30 centesimi rate for a single rate inland letter with French vessel, valid until end of 1862.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF