ITALY – 1863, 40c Carmine red – SOLD for $1,400

1863 40c Carmine red, Turin printing, a handsome mint single possessing attractive centering, radiant deep color on crisp white paper, o.g., unobtrusive h.r., a fine and choice mint example; the 40c value is the most elusive of the 1863 issue in either London or Turin printings and particularly desirable in this select quality; signed A. Brun, S. Sorani and E(nzo) D(iena), also accompanied by a 1983 Enzo Diena certificate (Scott #31; $5,500.00)