Lot 30708 – Papal States 1861 50b single franking cover to torino

1861 (9 Set) part entire to Torino (Sardinia) bearing single franking 50b, good to clear margins tied by single grid of bars, a rare single franking paying a ten times rate, reverse with Firenze transit (11 Set) and red framed arrival of following day, as there was no postal agreement with the new Italian Kingdom a “200” centesimi charge raised at border. an ironed-out vertical crease that just affected right side of adhesive has been ironed-out improving appearance.; cert. A Diena (1972) and Dr Avi (2026) (Sassone €80’000).