ITALY – 1852, 40c Black on pale blue – SOLD for $1,200

1852 40c Black on pale blue, rare unused example of this scarce color variety, without gum as are all known examples, well clear to large margins all around, the paper color is bright and fresh in the light shade, very fine and an exceptionally rare stamp; signed A. Diena, Raybaudi and accompanied by each of their 1974 certificates (Scott #5a; $4,500.00)