Lot 10054 – Italian States – Sardinia. 1859 (March 23). Entire letter from Genoa to Boston with 1859 40c and 1858 80c

Italian States – Sardinia. 1859 (March 23). Entire letter from Genoa to Boston, paying the single rate to U.S. with 1859 40c and 1858 80c (Sassone €7,000), cut slightly into on one side, each tied by dispatch cds, showing “3” French credit to U.S., red French transit and Boston cds’s, as well as octagonal “Br. Service” on front, conveyed by the Cunard “Europa”, the 40c with minor imperfection and paper faults to the letter, nevertheless a rare usage.