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  • Lot# : 6465 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' and 1 gr. 'bruno oliva chiaro' from plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Napoli, endorsed "Col Postale francese". Despatch datestamp (May 23, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (May 24). An appealing franking paying correctly the 11 grana rate from Sicily to Napoli for one letter sheet. Signed A. Diena, A. Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 7'150.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 390.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF