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Lot# 6879 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6879 San Marino

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    Usage of Italian stamps as precursors in San Marino 1865 (June 27): Envelope from San Marino to Ancona, bearing Regno 1865 (Jan) 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' (Sassone Regno 25a), cancelled by light "REBUBBLICA DI S. MARINO" cds in blue, information strike alongside. Reverse with RIMINI transit and ANCONA arrival cds in black of the same day. Cover shortened lightly at top, nevertheless an interesting usage of the datestamp to obliterate the adhesive, a procedure in use between 1864 and mid of 1866. Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold