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Lot# 6429 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6429 Sardinia

    1860: 20 c. indigo in combination with 40 c. 'vermiglio arancio chiaro', two fine and fresh single adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by indistinct NIZZA MARITTIMA cds (Feb 20, 1858) to envelope to Beverley, Yorkshire. "P.D." and "LONDON PAID FE 23 58" transit cds, both in red alongside the franking. On reverse, BEVERLEY arrival cds (Feb 24) in blue. Some corner staining of the cover, nevertheless an appealing item to this unexpectedly rare destination, correctly franked in the tariff of January 1857. Signed A. Diena with colour indication.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF