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Lot# 1418 - 191-195 Auction

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    1933: Crociera Nord-Atlantica, 5.25 + 44.75 l. green, red and lilac, ovpt. SERVIZIO DI STATO, tied by "TRIESTE - CAPO DI PIATTA - 29.5.33.14" cds's to large format cover (vert. fold away from the stamps) of the mayor of Trieste to the mayor of New York with Rome and Torino transdit marks. The letter is still included showing an oval arrival mark of the secretary of the New York mayor (Jun 8, 1933). This cover was not sent via mail but by error sent by ship, maybe unique. Cert. Longhi (2013) Sassone = EUR 26'250.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF