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Lot# 6851 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6851 Italy

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    1951 (Sept 11): Front of a large-sized registered envelope from Milano to Santiago de Chile, bearing 1948 Posta Aerea Campidoglio 1000 l. brown-lila perf 14, in total 15 examples (three horizontal strips of four & three single adhesives) and 500 l. ultramarine (8 single adhesives) in combination with 'Italia al lavoro' definitives 20 l. violet (3) and 100 l. brown-red (3), tied by "MILANO SUCC. 26 / VIA MOSCOVA" despatch cds, matching registration label alongside. Some imperfections as to be expected for an item of that sheer size, nevertheless an amazing franking for a cover between 640 - 660 gram paying 60 l. for the first weight rate plus 32 times 35 l. for the consecutive rates, 65 l. registration fee and 134 times the airmail surtaxe of 135 l., in total 19'360 lire. Sassone = € 11'350 on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold