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cover 10pa. bright mauve (1869 printing), bisected vertically and tied by small "POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA" c.d.s. on 1870 (3 Jan.) complete edition of La Trombetta. A rare bisect usage. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 12ba, £750 (on piece)
cover 10pa. bright mauve (1869 printing), bisected vertically and tied by small "POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA" c.d.s. on 1870 (3 Jan.) complete edition of La Trombetta. A rare bisect usage. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 12ba, £750 (on piece)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Note: This bisect was officially authorised from 17 November 1871 for use during a shortage of 5pa. stamps just before the Third Issue was introduced. The latest known date of use is 20 January 1872