Italian Offices in Peking, 1920 Victor Emmanuel III $2 on 5L blue & rose, type II. O.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid wide margins, bright vibrant colors and particularly fresh, Very Fine and choice, quite possibly only mint example in never hinged condition, signed E. Diena, with 1963 Bolaffi certificate. Scott No. 30a $185,000 for n.h.
Sassone No. 30; €180,000 for hinged ($221,400).

A TRULY REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 1920 $2 ON 5L VICTOR EMMANUEL III ISSUE WITH TYPE II SURCHARGE - CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE 15 ISSUED AND EVEN MORE SO IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. Sassone €180,000 for hinged ($221,400)
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Sassone €180,000 for hinged ($221,400)<