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Lot# 6517 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6517 Italy

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    1875 (Feb 5): Registered Envelope of the fifth weight rate from Napoli to Bradford, Yorkshire, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. 'lilla', six fine and fresh examples, tied by indistinct '19' numeral obliterator. Matching NAPOLI despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp, both in black as well as oval "REGISTERED LONDON 8 FE 75" transit datestamp in red alongside, reverse with Torino - Modane ambulant and BRADFORD arrival (Feb 9) cds in black. Correct franking with five times 60 c. for the postage plus 60 c. registration fee, an astonishing usage. Cert. Bottacchi (2001).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF