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Lot# 6410 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6410 Italy

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    Attempt to defraud the Postal Services 1863 (March 24): Entire letter from Fano to Ancona, bearing an already used example of the 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, a FANO cds alongside. The front shows handwritten notes "fcobollo usato" and "Legge 5. Maggio" (law of May 5, 1862), it was taxed with twice the deficiency and a fine of five lire was added resulting in "L 5,30". The reverse shows a boxed Genova arrival cds in red and the handwritten note "Rifisutata ex motivo della multe di L 5.30".
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF