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Lot# 6397 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6397 Italy

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    1863 (April 23): Entire letter from Milano to Lyon, bearing 1862 40 c. rose-carmine showing variety: imperforated at base, a fresh adhesive with full margin at base with 'filetto di riquadro', tied by fair MILANO cds in black with "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with Italian ambulant and Lyon arrival cds (April 25). Very rare usage, one of only 24 covers bearing 40 c. stamps with full margin described in Serra & Zanaria. Signed Angelo Zanaria; Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 45'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF