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Lot# 6516 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6516 Italy

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    1866 (July 30): Quadruple rate Cover from Como to Mendrisio, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. 'rosa carminio', a fine and fresh example, tied by '9' numeral obliterator, matching COMO despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with crisp MENDRISIO arrival cds of the following day. An exceptional quadruple weight cover in the rayon limitrophe between Italy and Switzerland. Signed Bottacchi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF