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Lot# 6519 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6519 Italy

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    1870 (Jan 2): Double rate Value envelope with an insured value of 1'875 lire, sent from Imola to Ferrara, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto' and 60 c. 'lilla scuro', tied by clear '90' numeral obliterator, matching perfect IMOLA despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with FERRARA arrival cds of the following day. An interesting and most attractive double rate value cover, a beauty. Cert. Raybaudi (1987) Sassone = € 5'000+.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with 40 c. for the double postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 190 centesimi which make in total 260 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF