Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

1860 (Jan.): 40 c. carmine, a fine and fresh single example in a deep vibrant shade with large to huge margins incl. parts of two neighbouring adhesives, tied by clear "FIRENZE 6 DIC 60" despatch cds, a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter to Viterbo, reverse with AQUAPENDENTE transit and VITERBO arrival (Dec 9) cds's. A most attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the 40 centesimi rate in the third rayon to that part of the Papal States not under Sardinian control. Signed Colla; cert. Raybaudi (2005) Sassone = € 3'250.