BLP overprint

Lot 828, Italy 1923 BLP overprints on registered advertising cover to Firenze

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Spring Sale #53 continues today with Postal History.
Lot 828, Italy 1923 BLP overprints on registered advertising cover to FirenzeLot 828, Italy 1923 BLP overprints on registered advertising cover to FirenzeLot 828 Italy 1923 (July 16), BLP overprints on registered BLP advertising cover to Firenze, franked with pairs of 10c claret and 40c brown, each overprinted with blue BLP (11mm) overprint, tied by multiple strikes of Firenzuola c.d.s., with black-on-white Firenzuola registration label on front, addressed to Firenze with c.d.s. receiver (17 Jul) on reverse, minor edge wear, very fine; an extremely rare franking and highly desirable BLP usage. (Sc. #B5(x2), B8(x2); Sass. #B5, B8) Estimate C$2,000.