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Lot# 6278 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6278 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'carminio rosa' in combination with 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' and 1 gr. carminio, all from plate II, three fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins, cancelled / tied by framed ANNULATO handstamp, on cover from Napoli to Genova, with three-line "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" handstamp in red alongside. Upon arrival in Sardinia, taxed with '2' decimi due on obverse. Reverse with NAPOLI despatch cds (July 14, 1860), GENOVA arrival datestamp (July 20), both in red as well as distribution cachet in black. Vertical file fold away from the franking, nevertheless a fine 'three colour' franking paying correctly the single letter rate to Genova, travelling on the vessel 'Vatican' of the Messageries maritimes. Signed Grioni Sassone = € 3'650.rnNote: A most interesting cover which made its way from Napoli during the hostilities between the Neapolitan troops and the Redshirts of Garibaldi. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF