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  • Lot# : 6561 Italy

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    1875 (Apr 6): Lettersheet from Rome to the bishop in Rodez, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. carmine, a horizontal strip of five, strip of three and a single example, fine and fresh adhesives in a vibrant shade, tied by fair '207' numeral obliterator. Matching "ROMA SUCCURSALE 4" despatch cds in black as well as "P.D." handstamp and French "IT. MOD. MARS. A PARIS 8 AVRIL 76" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and arrival (April 9) cds's. Horizontal file folds, nevertheless a most impressive cover, the franking paying correctly the ninth weight rate to France in the last year prior to the UPU. Cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 4'405.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF