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Lot# 3444 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3444 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (July 17): Sardegna 1861 5 c. 'verde oliva chiaro', a fresh horizontal pair with fair to large margins, well embossed, tied by bourbon-style 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp with fair oval "S.FILIPPO" handstamp (Sassone  ME = 12 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Palermo. Reverse with arrival (July 19, 1861) cds. 10 centesimi special rate in the Napoletan provinces. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 1'100 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF