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  • Lot# : 6393 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852 (Jan): 2 baj. verde oliva in a horizontal strip of three with complete top right sheet corner, fine and fresh with good to large margins all round, cancelled by Papal grill obliterator, "BOLOGNA 15 GIU 59" despatch cds alongside on cover directed to Faenza, arrival cds on reverse. Double rate cover, an exceptional item from this transitory period at the beginning of the provisional government. Signed A. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1991), Colla (1991), Raybaudi (1991).rnNote: Between June 12, 1859, when the provisional government was proclaimed and August 31, 1859, the last day prior to the issuance of the Romagna definitives, adhesives and rates of the Papal States were furtheron in use.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF