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Lot# 2378 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2378 Parma

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    1859 (Aug.): 40 c. vermillion, overall good to large margins, shaved at top, with fresh colour, tied by light "PARMA 20 GENN 60" cds to entire letter directed to Borgo S. Donnino. An extremely rare usage of the Governo Provvisorio issue, correctly paying the 40 centesimi double rate within the former Ducato di Parma using the Sardinian rates in force since November 1859, in addition a late usage of the Provvisorio adhesives which were abandoned at the end of January 1860. Signed Emilio Diena & Giulio Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1974) Sassone = € 110'000.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold