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  • Lot# : 6678 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Sept 7): Lettersheet from Napoli to Athens, endorsed "Col Vapore Francese", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. bistre (2) in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 80 c. yellow orange, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by "NAPOLI (PORTO)" cds in black, an information strike and framed "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with Athens arrival (Aug 29, julian) cds. An exceptional mixed franking to pay the rate to Greece, valid from March 1862 to January 1865. The letter made its journey on the steamer 'Amerique' of the French Levant line. Signed Emilio & Alberti Diena; cert. Enzo Diena (1978). Zanaria & Serra 1.00 S = € 7'500.rnReference: Another cover from the well-known Durutti correspondence is depicted in Zanaria & Serra on page 183.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF