Lot no. 1346

1851, Victor Emanuel II. 5c. black, two singles and single 40c. rose-carmine, fresh colors and large margins to just in, tied by grid of diamonds to folded lettersheet with adjacent cds. “ANNECY 11 NOV” to Lyon with red P.D. alongside, left 5c. small scissors-cut at bottom right, sideflaps reduced, minor aging, a rare and attractive combination franking of the first issue, signed E. Diena and Cardillo with certificates (1994;2014)

Provenance: Rarity Sale 2009 (Robert A. Siegel)