U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
May 7-8, 2019
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2995 ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Peking 1918 "2 DOLLARI Pechino" local handstamp type II on 5 Lire, unused with full original gum, never hinged (!), exceptionally well centered, fresh colors and post office fresh, v.f., pencil signed by various Italian experts, with 1942 and 1957 Alberto Diena and 1996 Enzo Diena certificates. Only 15 (both used and unused) examples of this surcharge are recorded, this certainly ranking among the finest known. A wonderful world-class rarity (Sass.30, Euro 237,500) ** Catalog #30a Catalog Value $185,000 | Unsold |
