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  • Lot# : 1479 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1853 (March 10): 10 c. black (2, one touched at the upper left, otherwise both stamps with broad margins all around) and 45 c. blue ribbed paper (broad margins all around), tied by three strikes of framed Milano datestamp (Müller 4157h) to outer letter sheet, sent to Ostende/Belgium with 'P.D.' in black and red BOLLO INSUFFICIENTE in oval circle alongside, 'Coeln Verviers' transit mark in black, ALLEMAGNE PAR HERVE Belgian transit mark in green (van der Linden no. 81), and Ostende arrival mark in red on reverse. Correct rate was 45 c. for the Vereinsporto and 30 c. for the Belgian part, the cover was therefore taxed. A very rare franking, not listed in Ferchenbauer, certificate Colla (2012).
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500 CHF