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Lot# 6653 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6653 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Sept): Cover from Sicily to Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro scuro', an exceptional example with huge to enormous margins, tied upon arrival in Genova with the "DA SICILIA" Shipmail entry handstamp in red (Sassone = 13 punti), a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA 27 SET 61" transit and "TORINO 27 SET 61" arrival cds's. The adhesive shows traces of double embossing ' doppia effigie', an extremely rare cancellation on a rare shade, applied on mail despatched directly to the steamer, presumably in Palermo and cancelled at embarkment in Genova. Certs. Miro (1956), Colla (1999) Sassone = € 3'500 + 9'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold