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Lot# 2481 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2481 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 21): Lettersheet from Livorno to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 15 c. sky-blue 'celeste chiaro', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear LIVORNO cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with TPO transit and arrival cds (Dec 23). Taxed with '6' baj. upon arrival for the part of the journey from the Papal border to the receiver. Certs. Sorani (1999), Colla (1999), Serra (2005) Serra & Zanaria 0,20 D = € 9'500.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives, in addition on a cover to the Papal States.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 40 covers with this combination on p. 402.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF