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    Incoming 1851 (Sept 26): Entire letter from Corfu via Trieste to Livorno, struck with CORFU despatch cds on front, reverse with Trieste transit  (Sept 28) cds, front with AUSTRIA postal treaty handstamp, reverse with "LIVORNO STRADA FERRATA 1. OTT. 1851" arrival cds. Reverse with '9' (kreuzer) prepayment until Trieste, front shows partial prepayment with "FRANCO GRENZE" handstamp in red, the receiver had to pay the residual journey.rnNote: Written by Giacomo Maria Manzoni (1816-1889) who was finance minister of the 1849 Repubblica Romana. After the suppression of the republic he had to go into exile (Greece, England and Sardinia).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3644 Toscana

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    1861: 20 c. blue issue 1860 in mixed franking with Sardinia 10 c. grey-brown issue 1858 on letter from "SIENA" to "MONTEPULCHIANO" dated 14. Mar. 1861, correctly franked for a third distance rate single letter within "TUSCANY". The envelope shows some wear and has been cleaned, a crease is well clear of the stamps. A very scarce mixed franking and a highlight for an advanced collection. Certificates Bottacchi (2010) and Colla (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3645 Toscana

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    1860: 10 c. brown, very fine copy with brilliant contrasting red cancell "S. SOFIA" on cover to "ROCCA S. CASCIANO" with redirection to "S. PIERO". Attractive letter with a very rear cancellation. Certificates Bottacchi (2004) and Colla (2017).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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