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Lot# 6463 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6463 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (July 19): Envelope from Isola Dovarese to Munich, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde' and 40 c. 'rosso carmino' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, three fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by "ISOLA-DOVARESE" cds in black (Sassone CR = 9 + 7 punti), information strike and "P.D." handstamp in blue alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit cds and MÜNCHEN arrival datestamp (July 22). A most interesting, appealing and rare 'patriotic' usage to pay the 60 centesimi rate to the German States via Switzerland. Signed A. Diena & Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1990) Zanaria & Serra 0,60 N = € 6'500 + Sassone € 2'100.rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence and an identical franking combination is displayed and discussed in Zanaria & Serra on page 451.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF