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Lot# 2497 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2497 Italy

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    Falsi dell'epoca 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II, third forgery type to defraud the postal administration produced with copper plate printing in Napoli, a fresh example with good to large margins all round, tied by light "NAPOLI PORTO" cds (July 29, 1863) in black to lettersheet to Palermo, bearing an information strike alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (July 30) cds. Light horizontal filing fold, nevertheless an exceptionally rare usage of this forgery, on an appealing cover, passing the post unnoticed. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 85'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF