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Lot# 6770 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6770 Italy

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    1865 (Jan 1) De La Rue Printing 20 on 15 c.; 1867 (Jan 10): Entire letter from S. Pier d'Arena to Milano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. sky-blue 'azzuro celeste', Type I showing variety: horizontal perf shifted strongly resulting in an adhesive with a reduced height, tied by superb '138' numeral obliterator with matching "S. PIER D'ARENA" cds in black alongside. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds of the same day. Light vertical file fold not distracting at all from this rare and interesting usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'000.rnReference: Depicted and discussed in Zanaria & Serra (1985) on page 220.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold