Lot 20465 – 1897 (July 17) Cover to Naples franked by “Umberto” 10c pair, “Ra Nave Sicilia” cds
Lot 20465 – 1897 (July 17) Cover to Naples franked by “Umberto” 10c pair, “Ra Nave Sicilia” cds
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Price realised
260 EUR
Estimate
100 EUR
Auction date
Tue 14 Jun 2022 at 11:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1897 (July 17) Cover to Naples franked by “Umberto” 10c pair, cleanly tied by “Ra Nave Sicilia” battleship cds in light blue, repeated on reverse, where the arrival cds was also struck; in addition an illustrated postcard depicting the “Sicilia” occupying Crete. The Admiral Canevaro, commanding the Italian Fleet in Crete, was onboard the “Sicilia”.
Catalogue ref: Sassone Sassone 60
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