Lot 22

Lombardy–Venetia, 1850 (3 June), Verona ornamental double-circle cancellation, struck on 15 centesimi rose First Issue, Type I, first printing, full to large margins, on small cover to Padua, dated 3 June 1850, paying the first internal distance single-letter rate, cancelled on the third day of issue, the reverse with blue “C” (Casella postale) marking, a lovely and rare cover, signed Bottacchi, with his 2006 certificate noting the cover's "perfect condition." (Sassone 3a)