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Lot# 3439 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3439 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'indaco', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, used on cover from Palermo to Genova, internally dated February 2, 1859, given directly to a commercial steamer and the adhesive left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Genova, the Shipmail's handstamp "VIA / DI MARE / (E)" in red was struck on the cover and a framed "GENOVA ARRIVO 8 FEB 59 9 M" datestamp in red was struck to the reverse. The cover was taxed with 15 centesimi due in black with the adhesive tied by the corresponding handstamp. Interesting and attractive, full of postal history content. Signed Grioni & R. Mondolfo; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF