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Lot# 6505 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6505 Italy

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    1866 (June 23): Triple rate entire letter from Palermo to New York, bearing 1863 DLR printing 60 c. 'lilla chiaro', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of five and a single example, tied by numeral '21' grill obliterator, the rightmost stamp in addition by '9.' (cents American due handstamp). Matching PALERMO despatch cds, framed "P.D." handstamp, French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 28 JUIN 66" entry cds in red and "N. YORK BR. PKT PAID JUL 12" arrival cds in red alongside. An exceptional franking to pay three times the 120 centesimi rate to the United States, a gorgeous multiple, signed E. Diena; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 20'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF