Lot 42480 – 1852 4b on Yellow, DIAGONAL BISECT used as 2b value on cover
Lot 42480 – 1852 4b on Yellow, DIAGONAL BISECT used as 2b value on cover
Italian States » Papal States
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
3’000 EUR
Auction date
Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1852 4b on Yellow, DIAGONAL BISECT used as 2b value, an outstanding example showing dividing lines on two normal sides of stamp, tied by lozenge grill to face of cover from Viterbo (17 OTT. 66 cds and official “Governo Ponteficio” cachet), another strike of cachet on reverse, sent to Grotte S. Stefano, a rare and important usage as originating postage (rather than to pay postage due), very fine showpiece; signed by G. Bottacchi (cert. 2000), Emilio Diena & A. Diena (cert. 1974); ex “Luxus”(Sass. 5A var., € 15’000+)1866, lettera del 17 ottobre da Viterbo per Grotte S. Stefano, con un 4 b. giallo del 1852 sul recto, frazionato diagonalmente a metà con ampi margini sui lati non interessati dal taglio, utilizzato per 2 bajocchi in tariffa primo porto. Rara e molto ben conservata. Cert. A. Diena (1974) e Bottacchi (2000), firmata Em. Diena. Sassone 15.000 €. Ex collezione “Luxus”.
Catalogue ref: Sass. 5A var
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