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Lot# 3466 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3466 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Messina to Cette, France bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green, eight single examples in four different shades, fair to large margins, tied by light strikes of Bourbon-style MESSINA despatch cds in black. Information strike, framed PD and French "ITALIE / AMB. M. CENIS 23 FEVR. 62" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA and TORINO transit as well as CETTE arrival (March 1) cds. An extremely rare mass usage to pay the 40 centesimi rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF