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Lot# 6389 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6389 Italy

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    1862 (July 12): Entire letter from Sestri Ponente to Cecina, bearing 1862 20 c. light indigo 'indaco chiaro', a fresh adhesive, tied upon landing in Livorno with two-line "VIA / DI MARE" handstamp in black with information strike alongside. Appealing shipmail usage on a commercial vessel, taxed with 10 c. as Captain's fee. Signed A. Diena & Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1987).rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Serra & Zanaria, The Matraire Stamps of Italy on p. 119.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF