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Lot# 3474 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3474 Italy

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    1859: 20 c. dark blue with rare variety: inverted embossing of the King's head 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, the inverted head very well embossed, clearly tied by "SESTRI PONENTE 8 SET. 61" cds, on large part cover (sideflaps and one backflap missing) to Genova. Reverse with wreathed GENOVA arrival cds of the same day. A most attractive part cover with this sought after rarity. Signed Em. Diena, A. Diena & E. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (2010) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF