Lot 399
Italian Offices in Peking, 1919 Victor Emmanuel III $2 on 5L blue & rose, type III, typical centering, fresh with balanced application of both the surcharge and overprint, used on registered cover to Genoa, Italy (part of the addressee's panel cut out), tied by "R.R. Poste Italiane, Pechino-Cina, 10.7.22" cds, with transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; upper back flap missing and cover refolded to improve appearance, F.-V.F.; signed Oliva, with 2016 Bottacchi certificate. Sassone No. 29.Scott No. 30b Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SOLO USAGE OF THE 1919 $2 ON 5L TYPE III ISSUE - WITH NO MORE THAN THREE ON COVER EXAMPLES RECORDED.