Lot 509
Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II 10g deep blue, horizontal pair (Pos. 2-3), close at top left to mostly large margins, tied by horseshoe cancel on insured letter from Messina to S. Agata di Militello with oval "Assicurata" + "Mes.a 24 Nov.e 1859", markings, on reverse is handwritten description of the rate of the time, Very Fine, a very pretty cover; signed A.Diena, Russo, Vaccari with 2015 Vaccari certificate. Scott No. 16.Sassone No. 12; €22,750 ($27,980) Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
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Realized: $1,500