1850, from S. Dona to Padova, complete folded letter franked with 5
centesimi yellow and 10 centesimi black on handmade paper, both
with
1850, from S. Dona to Padova, complete folded letter franked with 5
centesimi yellow and 10 centesimi black on handmade paper, both
with full to large margins, tied by straight-line S.DONA 20 cancel
in black, addressed to the prominent Caffe Pedrocchi, a known
intellectual and political meeting place in Padova, a rare
patriotic franking combining both values of the first issue during
a time of rising Italian national sentiment, superbly preserved, an
aesthetic balance of ink and intent, the spirit of Risorgimento
captured in postal form, XF! Estimate 1.500€.
