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Lot# 6459 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6459 Italy

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    1868 (Oct 26): Double rate Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, endorsed "Via di Liverpool", bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet, a fine and fresh adhesive in a vibrant shade, tied by light '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp in black alongside, the latter lateron erased and replaced by a "P.P." handstamp in black. The front was struck in addition by French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG" entry cds in blue and "LONDON PAID" transit cds in red. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy and "TORINO - SUSA" ambulant cds. Minor toning and some edge wear just mentioned for accuracy, a splendid piece of postal history, the two lire definitive paying twice the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port). Signed R. Mondolfo Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF