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Lot# 6448 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6448 Naples

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    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Monteparano handstamp (Sassone LE / TA = 9 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Nov 1858) cds in red. An interesting and attractive cover, the postage pays the rate for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Avanzo & E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 67.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF