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Auction: 1016 - Important Stamps & Covers
Lot: 87

x Italian States - Parma 1887-1900 Jubilee Issue 1853 (13 Apr.) large piece of "Messaggere di modena" newspaper, bearing 1853-57 Newspaper Postage Due 9c. black on pale blue, being an exceptionally fresh example of this major rarity with large margins all round and showing a small portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by box of crossed lines cancellation of Piacenza, most likely used on 15 April 1853 which would be the first day of issue. Fine and spectacular. Sorani Certificate (2005). Sassone 2 Estimate £ 40,000-50,000

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