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Lot# 3530 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3530 Italy

    1874 (Sept): Double rate registered envelope from Napoli to Bradford, Yorkshire, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. carmine (2) in combination with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue (5), seven fine and fresh examples, tied by light '19' numeral obliterator, NAPOLI despatch cds, "P.D." in red, framed RACCOMANDATO in black and oval "REGISTERED LONDON 18 SP 74" transit datestamp in red alongside. Reverse with crisp "BRADFORD YORKS SP 19 74" arrival cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless an appealing franking to pay twice 60 centesimi to the United Kingdom plus 60 centesimi registration fee. Signed Zanaria Zanaria & Serra unlisted combination.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF