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Lot# 6725 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6725 Italy

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    1863 (Dec 15): Double rate Lettersheet from Polpenazze to Salo, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II in a horizontal pair, the right adhesive showing variety: 'linea orizzontale non interrotta sotto la Q', tied by light POLPENAZZE cds in black, an information strike alongside. Reverse with BRESCIA transit and SALO arrival (Dec 17) cds. Light filing folds, nevertheless a very late and attractive usage of this adhesive in its last month.rnNote: Still valid, this issue was no more sold at the post offices after issuing the London De La Rue definitives on December 1st, 1863. Isolated examples which had been in the possession of the public are found to be used until the beginning of 1864.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF