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Lot# 2489 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2489 Italy

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    1862 (Dec 6): Lettersheet from Rossano to Napoli, bearing 1862 10 c. bistre showing variety: imperforated at base, a fresh adhesive with full margin at base with marginal 'filetto di riquadro' and part of selvedge at right, tied clear ROSSANO ornamental cds in black (5 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with Napoli arrival cds (Dec 10). A most interesting and attractive usage of this scarce and sought after variety, paying the rate for a letter within one of the Southern provinces, last month of this rate. Signed Avanzo & Colla; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 34'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF