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Lot# 6526 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6526 Italy

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    First day usage 1865 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Lugo to Torino, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'celeste' in Type III, a fresh adhesive with some perforation irregularities, tied by clear LUGO RAVENNA 1 GEN. 65" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA 2 GEN 63" transit and indistinct "TORINO 3 GEN 65" arrival cds's. An extremely rare usage from the day of issuance and the first day of the new 20 centesimi inland rate, the datestamp of exceptional good quality, for sure one of the most attractive First Day Usages of the few known. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 40'000 / Zanaria & Serra (1985) = Lire 8'000'000.rnProvenance: Collection De La Rue.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF