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Lot# 6390 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6390 Sardinia

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    1860: 40 c. 'rosa lilla' in combination with 20 c. azzuro, two fine and fresh adhesives with good to enormous margins, well embossed, the 40 centesimi adhesive tied by Sardinian-type ASSICURATA handstamp in red, the 20 centesimi adhesive tied by Parma-style double circle "PARMA 5 DICEM. 1860" datestamp (Sassone = 10 punti) in red with another strike of the Registration handstamp red alongside, on registered envelope directed to Napoli. Reverse with BOLOGNA - ALESSANDRIA ambulant cds in black and NAPOLI arrival (Dec 11) cds in red. Backflap and seals missing, nevertheless an exceptional item bearing 20 centesimi single letter rate with additional 40 centesimi registration fee, the two corresponding adhesives cancelled with the respective handstamps. A cover full of postal history, for a connoisseur, signed Emilio Diena; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 55'180 + 2'100.rnrnNote: Sent to Colonello Emiliano Bricoli, a staff member of the 15th division under General István Türr. This division took part in conquering Napoli on September 7, 1860 as part of Garibald's Spedizione dei Mille and thereby finished successfully the liberation of the Neapoletan provinces from Bourbon rule.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF