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Lot# 6748 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6748 Italy

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    1871 (Aug 26): Lettersheet from Genova to Lima, bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. scarlet definitive in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, tied together by clear numeral '13' grill obliterator with GENOVA despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp, both in black as well as "LONDON PAID" transit (Aug 29) cds in red alongside. Reverse with LIMA arrival cds (Oct 1) in black. Horizontal file fold, but a rare combination. Cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 7'000.rnNote: The correct franking via London was 180 centesimi and this amount is also not at to left of the cover. It is not not clear why the item was franked with 220 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF