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Lot# 6165 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6165 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Paris to Milano in Austrian ruled Lombardy, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc dark-carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by mute 'Gros Points' obliterator, despatch cds (Nov. 17, 1853) in black as well as framed PD and another indistinct cds, both in red alongside, reverse with "MILANO 20 / 11" arrival cds. Cover with some toning and wear on reverse, nevertheless an appealing usage to fully prepay the rate to Austria via Switzerland or Sardinia in force from July 1851 until December 1857. Signed Emilio Dienna, Balasse & Calves; certs Miro (1974), E. Diena (1979) Yvert = € 6'500+ / Maury 18 = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF