Great Britain / Lombardy Venetia 1853 Small neatly registered envelope from Padova to London, England, franked Lombardy Venetia 30c and three singles of the 45c applied on front and back and tied by PADOVA/20.MAG, showing a wealth of transit and arrival markings, especially the extremely rare red crown "FRANCE / REGISTERED" marking (unpriced in Van de Linden), plus enclosed letter Expertise: Cert. Ferchenbauer (2002) Important exhibition showpiece of the registered mail collector Estimate: € 8'000 - € 10'000 (Image)