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Lot# 6442 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6442 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 26): Cover from Casteltermini to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro oliva' showing the extreme rare variety: inverted Head of the King 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins all round, tied by CASTELTERMINI despatch cds in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with "PALERMO ARRIVO" cds of the next day. An appealing and desirable cover in the Sicily rate with this sought after variety. Signed Emilio und Alberto Diena; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 100'000.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF