Manuela Sorani

Italian Stamps Auction

Important commercial letter sent from Rome on May 31, 1859 by sea, addressed to Marseille, bearing the rare maritime stamp of the Pontifical State "Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio", classified 9 points in the Saxon Catalogue. Also present is the green oval commercial stamp "Filippo Torchio Rome" and the handwritten indication "Voie de Mer". Arrival in Marseille on June 3, 1859. Document of notable interest for the maritime postal history of the connections between the Pontifical State and France.

Catalogue value Pt.9 - € 1500

Tracked shipment

Importante lettera commerciale spedita da Roma il 31 maggio 1859 e diretta a Marsiglia via mare, recante il raro bollo marittimo dello Stato Pontificio "Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio", classificato 9 punti nel Catalogo Sassone. Presente inoltre il bollo commerciale ovale verde "Filippo Torchio Roma" e l'indicazione manoscritta "Voie de Mer". Arrivo a Marsiglia il 3 giugno 1859. Documento di notevole interesse per la storia postale marittima dei collegamenti tra Stato Pontificio e Francia.

Valore di catalogo Pt.9 - € 1500


Spedizione tracciata

Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount.

Italian Ancient States - Papal State 1859 - Rome to Marseille by sea - rare stamp "Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio" - Sassone 2026 pag. 748 punti 9

Postal used

Italy

verified

Verified

Over 200 years old

Geographic origin

From (Year of oldest stamps)

Condition

Catalogue name + catalogue number(s) of the stamp(s)

Title

Has certificate

Has expert signature

From the Papal States, this item bears the title Roma per Marsiglia via mare - raro bollo “Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio” and is a used-for-post mail piece dated 1859, catalogued Sassone 2026 p. 748 Pt. 9.

Italian Ancient States - Papal State 1859 - Rome to Marseille by sea - rare stamp "Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio" - Sassone 2026 pag. 748 punti 9

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 143856 reviews

Share this object with your friends

From the Papal States, this item bears the title Roma per Marsiglia via mare - raro bollo “Civitavecchia Bastimento di Commercio” and is a used-for-post mail piece dated 1859, catalogued Sassone 2026 p. 748 Pt. 9.

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects