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Auction: 3USA - The Edward M. Gilbert Collection of Italy
Lot: 154

Sassone #80 var., 1906 15c Black gray, booklet pane of six with ´´Ministero Del Tesora´´ inscription in the left selvage, quite well centered overall, o.g., n.h., slight gum perf. toning that is quite common on these early booklet stamps, otherwise very fine and rare; this issue was prepared in both sheets and for booklets, the booklet stamps are identified by the inscription as well as the staple holes, only complete booklets are listed in Sassone and not the individual panes but six never hinged singles of the stamps catalog Ç1,350 and the booklet panes are much rarer; signed A. D(iena) (Scott #93c; unpriced as a pa Estimate US$ 300-350

Estimate
$300 to $350