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Lot# 3296 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3296 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo' from plate III, a superb horizontal strip of four from positions 44-47, including in pos. 46 a cliché from plate II, the multiple with large to enormous margins, tied by three strikes of  "FOGGIA 10 MAG. 1861" despatch cds, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red (May 12). Attractive cover with a weight of four sheets, the largest multiple known showing this variety on cover, a unique item for an advanced collection of Napoli or the old Italian States. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986).rnReference: This cover is mentioned in Sassone catalogue 2021 on page 168.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 63.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF