Lot 40550 – THE FINEST EXAMPLE KNOWN OF THE “2 DOLLARI” ON 5 LIRE

THE FINEST EXAMPLE KNOWN OF THE “2 DOLLARI” ON 5 LIRE

1919 2d (“2 DOLLARI”) on 5L ultramarine and rose, the extraordinary never hinged example displaying an outstandingly good centring and exhibiting balanced margins, remarkably fresh with full original gum; according to the expert Helmuth Avi in his certificate this example “can be considered the best of the only 15 items known”, with only 15 stamps issued; a gem of the Italian post Offices Abroad; Sassone €300,000 (without considering the premium for the centring).

Expertise: cert. Helmuth Avi (2021).

Provenance: King Carol of Romania