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Lot# 6280 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6280 Naples

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    Dittatura 1860: Trinacria ½ tornese azzuro, a perfect example with large to enormous margins in a deep vibrant shade, tied by framed ANNULATO handstamp in black, leaving the central design free, on wrapper of complete newspaper 'L'OMNIBUS' dated Nov 13, 1860, reverse with indistinct "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI" cds in red. ½ tornese printed matter rate, a splendid very early usage of this elusive and sought after adhesive one week after issue, an elusive dreampiece. Signed Bolaffi & R. Mondolfo; cert. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 52'500.rnNote: On November 6, 1860 the printed matter rates were reduced to ½ tornese corresponding to the Sardinian rate of 1 centesimo. As this denomination did not exist until then the Trinacria was issued.rnReference: Displayed in Sassone 2021 on page 187 and described as 'La piu bella Trinacria nota su giornale'.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF