Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (CHF)
December 5, 2025 | 27
10015
F
1863 (28.5) Folded stampless cover from the Austrian Post Office in Alexandria to Livorno, via Ancona
& Florence, bearing ALEXANDRIEN /28.5 cds in blue, sent by Italian steamer and bearing a fine strike
of the extremely rare boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI” (Smith type FS-2au) in red alongside
with red “N.A”(Non Adebito), a fine and an important showpience.
Rarity: Only three such covers recorded.
Provenance : “Oscar” (Wolfgang Achetberg)
Expertise: Cert. E. Diena (1989)
8’000 - 10’000
10016
F
1863 (1.6) Folded cover to Italy with Alessandria d’Egitto cds, boxed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI
hs & “10” (decimes) all in blue, the so-called early “blue period” (PO opened in March 1863), fine &
extremely rare.
Rarity: One of two known examples.
1’200 - 1’500