tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 1383 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 1383 Sardinia

    1 / 2
    Download main picture Share
    1 / 1
    1855/61: Sardinia imperforate 10 c. yellow-bistre 'bistro chiaro' from Plate II (two examples), 40 c. carmine-rose from the 1862 printing and Italy 1862 perforated orange-yellow all used on 1863 cover to Lima, Peru neatly tied by S. MARGARITA (RAPALLO) datestamps (May 11) in black. 'Italie / Lanslebourg' entry marking in red at right (May 13) and red unframed P.P. on front, reverse with Genova transit cds and Lima (Jun 18) arrival cds. The addressee's name has been partially restored otherwise an immaculate and beautiful mixed franking cover to an extraordinary destination. Signed Colla; Cert. Bottacchi (1999).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF