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Lot# 3614 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3614 Papal state

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    Usage of adhesives of the Papal States in the Italian period 1870 (Nov 4): Cover from Viterbo to Capranica bearing 1867 2 c. green perforated, two single examples (one with corner fault) and a vertical strip of three, three of these stamps showing variety: no dot after 'Cent', cancelled by two strikes of mute grill obliterator, VITERBO despatch cds and official handstamp of the Province of Viterbo showing the 'Croce di Savoia' Arms alongside. Reverse with RONCIGLIONE transit cds of the next day. Signed Emilio Diena; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 35'000.rnNote: After Rome was conquered by Italian troops on September 21, 1870, the adhesives of the Papal states could be used until end of December 1870, the latest date known is February 25, 1871.rnReference: A comparably exceptional franking of five 2 c. adhesives from that period is displayed in Sassone 2021 on page 311.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF