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Lot# 2211 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2211 Parma

    1852 (12.Oct.): 40c black on light blue (azzuro chiaro) paper, upper marginal example with full to ample margins all round, tied to letter from "PARMA" to "ANNONAY" by "PARMA 12 OTTOBRE" three line cachet. The letter bears two unclear French transit marks, a RAYON mark "T.S.1." and an arrival ANNONAY (16. Oct.) on the reverse. There is some acid ink damage and filing folds well clear of the franking, nonetheless a fine and very rare letter. Signed Bolaffi. Sassone = € 7'250+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold