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Lot# 3446 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3446 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1862 (June 2): Sardegna 1861 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins all round used on cover written in Genova on May 29, 1862, posted directly on board of a commercial vessel to Messina and left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Sicily the adhesive was tied by very rare bourbon-style "VAPORE COMMERCIALE / POSTA DI MESSINA" handstamp (Sassone = R1). Reverse with "MESSINA 2 - 6 62" arrival cds. A most rare combination of Bourbon cancellation on Sardinian stamp coming from outside Sicily. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 16'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF