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Lot# 2395 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2395 Romagna

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    First day usage 1859 (Sept): 1 baj. brown grey, a fresh and fine adhesive with good colour and large even margins all round, tied by grill obliterator to underpaid cover directed to Piacenza. A clear "BOLOGNA 1 SET 59" despatch cds was struck alongside on the day of issuance of this iconic issue. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. As the cover was underpaid by four bajocchi, it was taxed with '35' (centesimi) due upon arrival. Some aging present, nevertheless an important cover for an advanced collection, ex collection Provera, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 140'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF