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Lot# 2592 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2592 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tripoli de Barberia, Usage of Italian stamps 1871 (March 11): Lettersheet from Tripoli di Barberia to Livorno, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine, tied by "TRIPOLI DI BARBERIA POSTE ITALne" despatch cds in blue with "P.D." handstamp and clear information strike alongside. Reverse with MESSINA transit and LIVORNO arrival cds (March 18). Cover cleaned, nevertheless an extremely rare usage of the datestamp in blue to cancel the adhesive, a gem from this rare office. Zanaria & coworkers = € 4'000.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Zanaria & coworkers on page 163.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF