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Lot# 2223 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2223 Parma

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    1859 (28. Dec.) 40c. vermillion and 10c. brown, "Provisional Government", two generously margined copies on charming entire from "PARMA" to "PARIS". The stamps are tied by a single strike of the "PARMA" cds. (28.Dec.), a  "PD" in black and a beautifully contrasting French transit mark "SARDAIGNE CULOZ" (31.Dec.) in red have been carefully applied to the front of the envelope. A "TORINO" (29. Dec.) transit and and arrival mark Paris complete the documentation of the handling of this extremely rare letter. Minor staining can only be described as insignificant, as foreign mail from the Provisional Government period is known only in minute quantites. Signatures Bolaffi, A. and E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF