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Lot# 2419 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2419 Sardinia

    1855/61: Selection 24 entires / covers with shade and cancellation interest and frankings between 5 & 40 centesimi, clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. three printed matter 1857/59 letters from Torino & Biella with single 5 c. frankings, 10 c. two double frankings from Lanslebourg & Lenno (9 punti), 15 covers with single 20 c. frankings incl. among others eleven items with frankings of the first 1855 printrun, also from November 1855, a fine group of rare cancellations such as VOLPEDO, YENNE, STRAMBINO, NUS, AND CASTELGOFFREDO, ALSO WITH STRAIGHT-LINE sardegna IN RED ALONGSIDE, interesting shades such as 'cobalto latteo chiaro' on two covers, also four double rate covers with 40 c. franking from GENOVA, SOMMA, GALLARATE & VESTONE. Five certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF