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Vatican, 1934, 1.30L on 1.25L Provisional Surcharge, "30" in ...di più
Vatican, 1934, 1.30L on 1.25L Provisional Surcharge, "30" in small
figures. O.g., lightly hinged, rich color, slight paper crease at
lower left which is only visible from reverse, still Very Fine, an
attractive example of this extremely rare essay that where
mistakenly release at the Vatican Post Office, the illustrated
example in the 2012 Scott catalog, with 1976 A. Diena certificate
and signed. Sassone No. 36A. Scott No. 36a; $22,500. When it was
decided there would have to be a postal rate increase and new
stamps would require months to prepare, it was suggested that some
of the current stamps be overprinted. Two sheets of 100 were
prepared of each value, with a thin essay surcharge. These essays
were rejected by the postal authorities because the surcharge was
not sufficiently visible. The printers were told to use a larger,
bolder type which they did. One sheet of the 1.30 on 1.25 essay was
mistakenly included among those intended for sale and was release
to the public at postal station No. 1 of the Vatican City Post
Office on June 18, 1934. This essay offered here is one of the few
mint examples that exist, as most were used to send mail of the
first day of issue
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1934 (June 16): 'Saggio venduto come normale alla posta', Essay ...di più
1934 (June 16): 'Saggio venduto come normale alla posta', Essay for
the provisional overprint, thin figures '1 l. 30' in black on 1.25
blue, a fine used example of this rarity tied by "CITTA DEL
VATICANO / 17.9.40" cds to large piece. One sheet of these proofs
was sold in error, only a few used examples known to still exist,
fresh and very fine. Signed A. Diena, cert. Raybaudi (2005) Sassone
= € 25'000 for a used example, € 62'500 for a cover.
Rumsey Auctions
Lotto 1671
1 altra immagine
SC
36a
Sa.
36A
4500.00 USD
(app. 3810 EUR)
09.12.2025 08:00 PST
(app. 3810 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 2065
2 altre immagini
Sa.
36A
LIVE!
2600.00 CHF
(app. 2835 EUR)
Sold
(app. 2835 EUR)
Tempo attuale 2.02.pm - 14:37 MET