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Lot# 3534 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3534 Italy

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    1873 (Feb 8): Triple rate Value envelope with an insured value of 1'250 lire, sent from Tortona to Torino, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet and 1867 Effigie VEII 20 c. blue, each tied by clear '158' numeral obliterator, matching fair TORTONA despatch cds and ASSICURATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival cds of the same day. The 2 lire with one nibbed perforations, some toning and edge wear, nevertheless an interesting and appealing double rate value cover. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 5'000+rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with three times 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 130 centesimi which make in total 220 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF