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Lot# 3333 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3333 Naples

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    Province Napoletane Falso d'epoca 1861/62: 10 gr. arancio, falso type II, effigie C in combination with the regular adhesive 2 gr. azzuro in a horizontal pair, an exceptional mixed combination franking of a falso to defraud the postal administration and a definitive multiple, fine and fresh examples with good to large margins and vibrant colour, well embossed, tied by light thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 29 MAR. 62" despatch cds, an information strike and framed "P.D." handstamp alongside, on envelope to Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, the cover endorsed "Via Sardegna / Angleterre", reverse with MELKSHAM arrival cds (April 3). A most interesting cover of utmost attractiveness combining the usage of a falso and the very rare destination to a small village in England, the franking paying correctly the 14 grana rate for a cover up to 7.5 grams. Signed Grioni, cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'150.rnNote: The cover was carried in closed mail bags from Genova to London as it does not show any French transit markings. The rate was 60 centesimi / 14 grana for prepaid letters up to 7.5 grams, which came in force for the Napoletan provinces in June 1861.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF