Lote 1398

✉ SUIZA. 1855 (Aug 30). Cover at double rate from Geneva to Bologna, Papal States; franked by 1854-55 10r. blue (Berne I printing) and 1855 1fr. grey (Berne II printing) cancelled by barred in black. Taxed on arrival for local delivery with manuscript ´8´ (bajocchi) altered from original ´9´ charged, Torino and Bologna cds´s (Sept 3rd) on reverse. A few minor imperfections but a very attractive and rare cover. Certificate SBPV, Renggli. SBK 23B,27C.