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Lot# 2493 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2493 Italy

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    1862 (Oct 2): Registered Envelope from Milano to Genova, bearing two single adhesives of 1862 40 c. red carmine, the left stamp showing variety: imperforated at base, two fresh and fine adhesives, tied by two different two-ring cds's in red, one from October 3 with ornaments, one from October 2 without ornaments (Sassone = 8 / 11 punti). An information strike from October 2, and straight line ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with part GENOVA arrival cds (Oct 3). Part of backflaps below the wax seals lost, cover slightly refolded for presentation purposes, nevertheless an astonishing red-on-red combination, correctly franked with twice 20 c. for the double rate cover and 40 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'700 + 3'100.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF