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Lot# 6522 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6522 Italy

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    1885 (June 10): Double rate Value envelope with an insured value of 4'000 lire, sent from Catanzaro to Roma, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto', two single examples and a horizontal pair in a 'Two Kings' mixed franking with 1879 Umberto 20 c. 'arancio' and 50 c. 'violetto, tied by clear barred '57' numeral obliterator, matching "CATANZARO RACCOM." despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with "ROMA (RACCOM)" arrival (June 12) cds. An interesting and most attractive value cover with this spectacular franking, a late usage of the VEII adhesives, a beauty. Signed Raybaudi & Colla; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 21'250+.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF