Lot
397 
Italian Offices in Peking, 1917 Victor Emmanuel III 2¢ on 5c green, inverted surcharge, lower left stamp on block of six, in combination with 1971 6c on 15c slate on censored registered cover to Genoa, Italy, tied by "R.R. Poste Italiane, Pechino-Cina, 4.1.18" cds's, with Bologna entry datestamp on reverse, Very Fine; with 2016 Bottacchi certificate. Sassone No. 1b+1+3. Scott No. 1a+1+5 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A UNIQUE MULTIPLE USAGE BEARING THE 1917 2¢ ON 5C INVERTED SURCHARGE ON COVER.
Realized: $4,000