Lot 20245 – One of only three items recorded with the Italian cds of Monginevro
Lot 20245 – One of only three items recorded with the Italian cds of Monginevro
Lot 20245 – One of only three items recorded with the Italian cds of Monginevro
Italy » Italian Occupations WWII » France
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Price realised
1’300 EUR
Estimate
1’500 EUR
Auction date
Tue 14 Jun 2022 at 11:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1943 (Sept 1st) Postcard from Montgenèvre (Monginevro) to Moltrasio (Italy), franked by “Imperiale” 30c (small tear at top), tied by “Monginevro/(Zona Occupata)” cds (Astolfi p. RR), with Italian censorship markings below in violet; it is believed that the Monginevro cds was into service from from May or June 1943. One of only three items recorded exhibiting the Italian cancellation of Monginevro, a key item of the Italian occupation of France and one of its top philatelic gems.
Catalogue ref: Sassone Sassone 249
Auction
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