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Lot# 2504 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 2504 Italy
1871 (Feb 7): Double rate Insured Envelope from Rieti to Bologna, endorsed "Valore dichiarato Lire 1'700", bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. light scarlet in combination with 40 c. carmine, two fresh and fine examples in intense shades, tied by clear numeral '133' grill obliterator with "RIETI UMBRIA" despatch cds and ASSICURATO handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with ambulant cds and octagonal BOLOGNA arrival (Feb 8) datestamp. Light vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting and correct franking. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 20'000+.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with twice 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 170 centesimi which make in total 240 centesimi.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 900 CHF