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  • Lot# : 6501 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Oct 2): Double rate registered cover from Bologna to Paris, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio chiaro', 40 c. 'rosso vermiglio' and 10 c. 'grigio bistro chiaro', three fine adhesives with good to enormous margins incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by octogonal BOLOGNA datestamp and French CHARGÉ handstamp in red. Information strike, ASSICURATO straight line handstamp in black and French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 5 OCT 61" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with Torino transit and Paris arrival cds's. Cover shortened on three sides, wax seals removed, nevertheless a most interesting franking of 130 centesimi, paying correctly the double rate of twice 40 c. plus 50 c. registration fee. Rare registered mail to France, cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 4'890.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF