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Lot# 6485 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6485 Italy

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    1863 (May 9): Double rate entire letter from Livorno to Civitavecchia, endorsed "per Vapore Postale Francese", bearing 1862 80 c. yellow-orange, a fresh and fine example, tied by LIVORNO cds, fair "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" handstamp alongside, reverse with CIVITAVECCHIO arrival cds of the following day. A fine and interesting cover with this sought after adhesive, sent with French vessel, the receiver had to pay '14' bajocchi, signed A. Diena & Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1985), Bottacchi (2002) Sassone = € 16'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF