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Lot# 3443 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3443 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. 'ardesia scuro' and 2 gr. azzuro, carta di Palermo from plate II, two fresh and fine examples from each stamp with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Genova, endorsed "Per Postale Francese". Despatch datestamp (April 25, 1859) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (April 29). Taxed with '4' (decesimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. One sideflap missing, nevertheless an attractive franking paying correctly the 44 grana rate for a letter with 3 sheets to Sardinia, the most interesting cover made its journey with the French vessel 'Vatican'. Signed R. Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 25'200.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500.00 CHF