Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 4

1863 (Jan 11): Lettersheet from Modena to Ostiglia Mantova, bearing 1862 10 c. yellowish bistre, a corner marginal example with part selvedge in mixed franking with 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light MODENA cds in black. Additional information strike and "P.D." handstamp alongside, reverse with Ostiglia arrival cds from the next day. An attractive combination to pay the 25 centesimi rate from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed Mondolfo, Raybaudi & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'200.