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Lot# 6521 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6521 Italy

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    1879 (Oct 16): Registered Envelope of the ninth weight rate from Milano to Modena, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto' in a rare combination franking with 1877 Changed Colours 10 c. 'azzuro', two fine and fresh examples, tied by barred '2825' numeral obliterator, the left stamp in addition by "MILANO SUCC. N. 3" despatch cds, framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside, reverse with MODENA arrival cds of the next day. Wax seals on reverse detached, a correct franking with nine times 20 c. for the postage plus 30 c. registration fee, an astonishing usage. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF