Lot 10118 – Italian States – Sardinia. 1857 (Jan 27). Wrapper from Genoa to Bahia, with 1855-63 20c indigo and 80c ochre orange

Italian States – Sardinia. 1857 (Jan 27). Wrapper from Genoa to Bahia, with 1855-63 20c indigo (four margins) and 80c ochre orange (mixed margins), each tied by Genova cds, paying 1L rate to the destination port, routed via France with Culoz and Calais transits, then London to Southampton and put aboard RMSPC SS « Avon » to Bahia, ms « 240 » charge, horizontal filing fold (clear of stamps) with some internal strengthening; a rare destination (no Sardinia covers to Brazil were included in the Santos collection); (Sassone 17b; €7’000 on cover).