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  • Lot# : 1022 Modena

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    Governo Provvisorio 1859 (15 Oct): 20 c. 'ardesia violaceo', four fine and fresh single examples with good to huge margins, all tied by light 'sbarre' mute obliterator, the two leftmost stamps in addition by a framed three-line handstamp, single circle "MODENA 2 NOVEM. 59" despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATA alongside, on entire registered letter to Vignola. File fold through the second stamp from left ironed out, nevertheless a spectacular franking. Certs. A. Diena (1966), Gazzi (1976), E. Diena (1993) Sassone = € 9'000.rnNote: Interesting postal history item. The rate for the Modena inland rates was changed the day before on 1 November, but this entire was posted at the main post office still using the previous rate with twice 20 centesimi for a double rate letter up to 15 grams and a fixed registration fee of 40 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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