Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 4

1862 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Milano to Krefeld, Prussia, bearing 1862 20 c. 'indaco con con riflessi violacei', a fresh single example and a corner marginal vertical pair with large sheet margin at base showing variety: imperforated at base, sheet margin with complete 'linea di riquadro' included, tied by light MILANO cds. Reverse with two Swiss ambulant, Zürich transit, Mainz - Cöln ambulant and distribution (Dec 16) datestamps. A most attractive and interesting cover with this sought after variety, the franking paying correctly the rate via Switzerland to Prussia, Krefeld being an elusive destination. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 12'000+.