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Lot# 6510 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6510 Italy

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    1866 (Oct 19): Double rate Insured Envelope from Bologna to Livorno, endorsed "Valore Lire 2'030", bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. 'scarlatto' in combination with 40 c. 'carminio' (2), three fresh and fine examples in intense shades, tied by clear numeral '5' grill obliterator with matching octagonal BOLOGNA despatch datestamp and ASSICURATO handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA SUCCURSALE" transit and LIVORNO arrival (Oct 20) cds's. An interesting and correct franking with this sought after adhesive. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 20'000+ / Zanaria & Serra (1985) 2,80 C = Lire 1'800'000.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with twice 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 210 centesimi which make in total 280 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF