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Lot# 3537 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3537 Italy

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    1865 (Dez 20): Quadruple rate entire letter from Modica to Palermo, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'celeste chiaro' Type I, a single example and a pair, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by lightly oily MODICA despatch cds. A "FRANCOBOLLO INSUFFICIENTE" handstamp was  struck alongside to indicate that the entire was franked only for the third weight rate. Thereafter, an additional pair 1863 DLR 10 c. 'ocra arancio' was added and tied by the same despatch cds. Reverse with CATANIA transit cds and "ARRIVO PALERMO" datestamp (Feb 25) in red. An interesting cover, cert. Sorani (1999) Zanaria & Serra combination not listed.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF