Lot# 6693 - Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 6693 Italy
1862 (Nov 19): Quintuple rate Lettersheet from Lagonegro to Potenza, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giallastro' showing variety: imperforated at base, a fresh adhesive with full margin at base with 'filetto di riquadro' in combination with 40 c. 'rosa carminio' with part marginal selvedge at left showing variety: King's head only partially embossed, two fresh single adhesives, tied centrally by light Bourbon-style LAGONEGRO cds (Sassone PZ = 7 punti) in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with POTENZA arrival (Nov 21) cds. Sideflaps missing, nevertheless an interesting franking of utmost rarity paying five times the 10 centesimi local rate within the Napolitan provinces. Signed A. Diena, G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Dienna (1986) Sassone = € 34'700 + 800.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 41.Starting bid : 3,000 CHFHammer price : 3,000 CHF