Modena, 1853, 1L black, with period after value, margins to in at top, in combination with 1852, 15c black on yellow, without period after value, vertical pair on 1858 folded letter from Carrara to Philadelphia, Pa., tied by bar grid handstamps of Carrara, 15c pair additionally tied by red "Am. Service" boxed handstamp, "Via Di Sarzana" straight line and P.D. handstamps, red "Philadelphia, Pa., Paid, Jan 5, 1859" cds and "21" rate handstamp, reverse with Genova and Paris transit cds's, Very Fine, a wonderful usage and a very rare 1.30L franking. Sassone No. 11+3. Scott No. 9+3; $9,000 on cover  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)