61st AUCTION - day 4

Italian States - Papal State: 1852, 5b light rose single and 6b pair and strip o

Italian States - Papal State

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1852, 5b light rose single and 6b pair and strip of three, on envelope (opened for display). The pair and single applied overlapping the lower edge of the cover creased and edge faults. The left stamp of the strip of also applied over the edge and was damaged when opening the letter. Sent from GENZANO (Lazio, Stato Pontificio) to RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO BRAZIL, all tied by the segmented lozenges (Sass. Type Genzano II griglia segmentata) further to "Genzano" Italic hs alongside, cds at top right "17 Ago 66". Red French entry cds in centre and Rome transit on back. ONLY A FEW PAPAL STATES COVERS KNOWN TO BRAZIL the majority sent to Rio. None in the Everaldo Santos collection.
WE HAVE NOT RECORDED ANOTHER ADDRESSED TO RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO. A GREAT RARITY OF BRAZIL INCOMING MAIL.

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Condition: FDC

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Catalog number(s): 6,7