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  • Lot# : 6614 Italy

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    1870 (Feb 11): Cover from Cette, France to Livorno, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II (Yv 29B), tied by Gros Chiffres '822' lozenge with matching despatch cds alongside. First struck with framed PD in red, this handstamp erased and replaced by "AFFANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" handstamp in red. Upon arrival in Livorno taxed with 40 centesimi, Italian Segnatasse 1869 10 c. brown orange and 1870/74 30 c. ochre & carmine added to the obverse and cancelled with Livorno datestamp (Feb 16, 1870). Reverse with Lyon transit and Livorno distribution handstamps. An interesting combination of Italian due from two consecutive issues, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold