Auction 250 - 256 Day 3

Croce di S. Andrea 1853 (Feb. 1): Carta a mano 15 c. red type III showing variety in 'CE' of 'CENTES.' with complete St. Andrew's Cross at base of the stamp from the bottom left sheet margin (6 x 4 mm), part of the next St. Andrew's Cross at right, vivid colour and good to large margins all round, tied by "BRESIA 1 / 2" cds to lettersheet to Verolanova with arrival datestamp on reverse (2. FEB.). An impressive and desirable item.rnDescribed in the census of Dr. Jerger in 'Allgemeine und besondere Frankaturen' (1983) and the one of Greg Todd (2004).rnSigned Giulio Bolaffi, Alfredo Fiecci, Enzo Diena and Giorgio Colla; group cert. Ferchenbauer & Matl (2004) Sassone = € 225'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 90'000.rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo (1980), shown at WIPA 1981; Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger.