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Lot# 6332 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6332 Romagna

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    Primo giorno di emissione 1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator with "FORLI 1 SET. 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Lugo. Reverse with FAENZA transit and LUGO arrival cds's, both from 2 September, 1859. An attractive usage on the day of issuance, correctly franked in the old Papal rate within neighbouring postal districts, a rate valid until end of October 1859. Certs. A. Diena (1968), E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 140'000.rnNote: Sassone (2021) and Bolaffi (2011/12) list both only two known covers with a single 2 bajocchi franking from the first day.rn 
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 34,000 CHF