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Lot# 6615 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6615 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1897 (Jan 16): Unpaid official 'anagrafe' cover from Seravalle to Rome and back, struck by "SERRAVALLE IN CHIETI" cds, upon arrival in Rome taxed with "05" in blue crayon, bearing 1870 Segnatasse 5 c. orange and carmine, tied by "ROMA 17 1 97" cds. The cover was refused and returned to the sender. Shortened at right, nevertheless an extremely rare usage. Cert. E. Diena (1990).rnNote: The 5 c. due was used on unpaid printed matter sent by the administration. Zanaria & Serra state taht not one such example s known to them in their 1985 monography on page 314.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold