cover 1905 (5 Sep.) postcard registered to Padova (internally re-addressed) bearing Victor Emmanuel laureated 5c. blue-green vertical pair and 25c. blue (extremely rare used from China), all tied by "DISTACCAMENTO R. MARINA ITALIANA IN CINA" c.d.s. in violet. Only three examples of the 25c. are known used from China, this is the only one used with this cancellation. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1051

1051

cover 1905 (5 Sep.) postcard registered to Padova (internally re-addressed) bearing Victor Emmanuel laureated 5c. blue-green vertical pair and 25c. blue (extremely rare used from China), all tied by "DISTACCAMENTO R. MARINA ITALIANA IN CINA" c.d.s. in violet. Only three examples of the 25c. are known used from China, this is the only one used with this cancellation. Photo

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cover 1905 (5 Sep.) postcard registered to Padova (internally re-addressed) bearing Victor Emmanuel laureated 5c. blue-green vertical pair and 25c. blue (extremely rare used from China), all tied by "DISTACCAMENTO R. MARINA ITALIANA IN CINA" c.d.s. in violet. Only three examples of the 25c. are known used from China, this is the only one used with this cancellation. Photo