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Lot# 7234 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7234 Italy

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    Italy 1863 (Oct 6): Entire letter from Bergamo to Bordeaux, forwarded to Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, showing "Timbre insuffisant" in manuscript, bearing 1855 Sardinia 10 c. bistre, a late usage after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in combination with Italy 1863 (April) 15 c. blue, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light "BERGAMO BASSA" despatch cds in black, French "ITALIE 9 OCT 63 AMB Mt CENIS" entry cds in red alongside. The addressee was not present and the cover was again despatched at the "BORDEAUX LES CHARTRONS" post office, where Italian adhesives and datestamps were crossed by pen and a "30" taxe tampon was struck on front. Reverse with a whole plethora of transit and ambulant cds's as well as an indistinct TOURNON arrival cds. An interesting cover which was insufficiently franked to cover the 40 c. rate to France but finally only taxed for the inland forwarding. Signed A. Diena; cert. Vaccari (2008) Zanaria 0,25 M.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF