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Lot# 6836 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6836 Italy

    1945 (Oct 31): Registered envelope from Milano to Philadelphia USA, bearing a mixed franking of Luogotenenza and Repubblica with Luogotenenza 1945 ovpt defintive 1.20 l on 20 c., a single adhesive and a corner marginal block of ten and Posta Pneumatica 60 c. brown in combination with Repubblica 1945/48 Democratica 60 c. blackish green (2) and 80 c. rose-carmine, tied by "MILANO SUCC. 17 / POSTA PNEUMATICA" despatch cds, a matching registration label alongside. Reverse with Italian censorship handstamp, NEW YORK transit datestamps in black and PHILADELPHIA arrival (Nov 27) cds in pink. A fine cover, slightly overfranked by 20 centesimi with 5 l. postage abroad, 10 l. registration fee and 60 c. pneumatic fee, in total 15.60 lire. A most interesting cover. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF