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  • Lot# : 1489 Papal state

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    Stato Pontificio 1852: 7 b. black on blue in a vertical strip of three tied to 1858 entire letter from Rome to Ribe, Denmark by grills in black, with Roma despatch cds (March 4) alongside. Manuscript "5+8+8" on reverse = Papal States share of 5 bajocchi + German share = 8 baj. (equivalent to 3 sgr.) and 8 baj. for the Danish share, alongside Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds's (March 12). A splendid and rare entire to an unusual destination.
    Note: the March 30, 1852 convention between the Papal States and Austria was extended to include Denmark from Oct 27, 1852. The Danish share of the rate (3 bajocchi) was reduced on February 1, 1854 but not applied until late 1858 or early 1859.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF