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Lot# 6301 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6301 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 20 gr. giallo, a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 2 LUG 1861" despatch cds, information strike, framed "P.D." handstamp and French "ITALIE 15 JUIN 62 MENTON" entry cds in red alongside, on entire letter to Nizza. Reverse with GENOVA and VENTIMIGLIA transit cds's. File folds well away from the franking, some acid ink, nevertheless an appealing double rate overland usage, paying correctly twice the rate of 10 grana / 50 centesimi to France. Signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Colla; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 27'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF