Lot
403 
Italian Offices in Tientsin, 1918 Victor Emmanuel III $2 on 5L blue & rose, type I, exceptional centering, in combination with 1918 ½c on 1c brown, pair and single on registered cover (slightly reduced at base) to Genova, Italy, tied by "R.R. Poste Italiane, Tientsin-Cina, 24.6.22" cds's, with a third strike alongside, both registration markings and four-line "RR. PP. Italiane-Tientsin/Non Multabile/Affrancatura Secondo Tariffa/Poste Cinesi" instructional marking to avoid taxation, backstamped on receipt, Very Fine; with 2016 Bottacchi certificate. Sassone No. 23+15. Scott No. 23+15 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
A WONDERFULLY CHOICE ON COVER USAGE OF THE 1918-19 $2 ON 5L TYPE I ISSUE.
Realized: $5,000