Description: Sassone #1e, 1874 1c Olive green, without "Estero" overprint, a fantastically rare mint exan of this very unusual stamp, this stamp is in an excellent state of preservation possessing attracti JOPOSTEL centering with perforations well clear of the design all around, bright fresh color, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine.Italy did something with the general issues for the Offices in Levant that is quit unique. Most countries when they make overprints or surcharges for some purpose simply appl the overprint to regular stamps that they have available. However Italy, instead of putting the "Estero" overprint on regular stamps of Italy, first altered the designs of the stamps in small way Changes to the tour conet onaments of designs ared in use in tah, Ontre 1e Olve green t made little white squares with a dot in them. This convention is handy in knowing genuine overpite races the mol thing that us the hull amps suspen. The stagps hal vera afer but toronto east. any l to acailes of an or these are tovia to ha han 2 ur the on th gales that the iced it salis row et inee nexclodare the only exam tes tie div countered; a major Offices in Levant rarity that may not appear on the market again in a generation; not listed in Scott; sign na), Raybaudi and accompanied by a 2007 Raybaudi gold certificate. Serious inquiries only Price Firm! Cash only in hand at PNC Bank in Wheaton All sales are final! Shipping available! Contact us for details!
Price: 10000 USD
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Postage
Year of Issue: 1871-1880
Place of Origin: Italy
Quality: Lightly Hinged
Color: Green
Grade: Gem
Certification: Raybaudi
