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Lot# 6417 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6417 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'indaco nero', a right marginal example from position 30 and a retouched example from position 21, a superb franking with fair to huge margins all round, tied by light strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue, oval MODICA despatch handstamp and oval ASSICURATA handstamp, both in blue as well as "PALERMO ARRIVO 18 MAR 59" in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Palermo. Strongly damaged cover skillfully enhanced, also at right of the franking, part of address redrawn, nevertheless a stunning appearance in blue. Signed A. Diena, Russo & Asinelli; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 63'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold