Auction: 23117 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale - e-Auction
Lot: 3318
(x) British Occupation of Italian Colonies
Middle East Forces
Eritrea
1946 (16 Feb.) incoming stampless envelope, from Italy to Asmara where it was taxed on the reverse with postage due ½d. emerald block of ten and 2d. agate (2) cancelled by Asmara c.d.s. (5.4), a rare taxed cover. E. Diena certificate (1989). illustrated on Sirotti-Taroni "Le Occupazioni britanniche delle colonie italiane 1941-1950", page 164, ill.122 . Sassone €49,000
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Estimate
£2,500 to £3,000
Starting price
£2300