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Lot# 3428 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3428 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto' from plate I, carta di Napoli, a lower left corner marginal horizontal strip of three from plate positions 91-93 with positions 91 & 92 retouched, a fresh and fine multiple with good to huge margins all round, each adhesive tied to cover by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval ASSICURATA and "MESSINA 7 MARo" despatch datestamp alongside, on cover to Cefalù. Appealing usage paying the 4 grana rate for a letter of 2 sheets plus 2 grana registration fee. Signed Mondolfo & Russo; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'500.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF