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Lot# 6482 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6482 Italy

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    1862 (Dec): Entire letter from Genova to Marseille, bearing 1862 40 c. 'rosso carminio vivo', a fresh single adhesive in a deep shade from position 1 of the printing sheet showing printing variety: smear on the upper selvedge and in the lower part of the design, tied by part Gros Chiffres '2240' of Marseilles in black. French "ITALIE 26 DEC. 62 MARSEILLE" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (Dec 26) cds. Few blunted perfs, two filing folds well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing item, despatched directly at a commercial vessel in direction to Marseille. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 800+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF