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Lot# 6326 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6326 Papal state

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    Centesimi 1867 (Sept): 20 c. 'rosso bruno', a superb adhesive with vibrant colour, seven complete frame lines and sheet margin at top, tied by grill obliterator to envelope from Rome to Modena with "ROMA 1 OTT. 67" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with indistinct MODENA arrival datestamp in red. An attractive usage from the first day of the newly established postal treaty between the Papal States and the Kingdom of Italy, which had been interrupted since April 1859. In addition another comparably splendid franking to Genova from January 1868. Signed E. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold