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Lot# 3452 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3452 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine-brown on greyish, a superb horizontal strip of three with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by "FIRENZE 18 DIC 1856" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Upon arrival, an oval "AMMne GENe / DELLE POSTE" handstamp was struck to the obverse, the reverse was struck with an arrival cds (Dec 22) and the cover was taxed, as the regular rate was 6 crazie. File folds not affecting the franking, some wear, still an appealing item. Signed Köhler & A. Diena Sassone = € 3'750.rnProvenance: 118. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1999), lot 5734.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF