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Lot# 6572 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6572 Italy

    1872 (July 3): Shipmail cover on the Lago Maggiore, directed to the 'Impresa Navigazione a Vapore' in Arona, bearing 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, a fresh adhesive, tied by superb framed "LUCMAGNO / 3 LUGLIO 1872" Ship's datestamp. Presumably a unique usage of the datestamp of the LUCMAGNO vessel in order to obliterate the adhesive. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF