Lot 30739 – Tuscany 1853 52cr rated cover Firenze to Bologna

1853 (31 Mar) outer letter sheet ‘Per Consegna’ handstamp and manuscript “Pressante” from Firenze to Bologna franked by 1cr., 6cr. and five 9cr. cancelled by five bar grills, despatch date stamp to right, vertical and horizontal creasing and a reinforced tear running behind some stamps. During the period the registration charge was 8 crazie and 44 crazie for a letter weighing up to 72 denari (509 gr) carried to the border, despite the issues a remarkable correct 52 crazie rate cover; ex Stewart Gardiner.