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Lot# 3346 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3346 Parma

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    1857/59: 40 c. blue in a horizontal pair, type I with large '0' at left and type II with narrow '0' at right, a superb multiple with fair to large even margins, tied by Parma lozenge leaving both value tablets uncancelled, "PARMA 9 GIUG. 59" despatch cds, framed "P.D." and French "SARDAIGNE 14 JUIN 59 CULOZ" entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Paris. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A gorgeous cover with this rare type combination of utmost attractiveness, the franking paying correctly the 80 c. rate to France following the Sardinian-Parmese postal convention of March 1855. Signed Em. Diena; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 16'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF