Lot 30728 – 1859, Sicily 2gr. blue plate I + 20gr. slate grey tied
Lot 30728 – 1859, Sicily 2gr. blue plate I + 20gr. slate grey tied
Lot 30728 – 1859, Sicily 2gr. blue plate I + 20gr. slate grey tied
Italian States » Sicily
Estimate
700 – 900 CHF
Auction date
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
20d 11h 2m 42s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1859 2gr. cobalt blue plate I + 20gr. slate grey tied on entire letter from Messina to Genova, 24/01/1859 (first month of issue !). “Piroscafi Postali Francesi” postmarks. On the reverse, arrival cds 28/01. Fine and fresh cover, rare franking at 22gr (Sassone min. +12’500€). Signed and cert. Diena (1981).
Catalogue ref: Sass. 6b +13b
Catalogue value: 12500
Auction
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