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Lot# 6534 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6534 Italy

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    Period of invalidity 1863 (March 3): Lettersheet from Milano to Cremona, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. in the rare shade 'celeste latteo', a fine and fresh adhesive with large margins all round, tied by clear "MILANO 3 MAR. 63" cds with the year slug inverted, a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with CREMONA cds of the next day. An appealing item full of postal history, in this case the cover was no more taxed. Cert. Zanaria (1999) Sassone = € 4'250 for the rare shade.rnNote: This issue was first valid only for two months until the end of February, but at the beginning of March it was decided to prolong its period of use until end of 1863. One can find letters despatched on March 2/3, 1863 which had been first taxed with double the deficieny, then detaxed. After March 3, the stamp could be used without problem.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF