Lot 2219
Switzerland, 1850, 10rp "Rayon II", bisect used as 5rp (8), upper left diagonal half tied, along with a full 10rp, by two of three strikes "Sion 22 Aout 52" c.d.s. on large part folded cover to Vévey, backstamped Vévey the same day; slightly refolded for appearence's sake, Very Fine and rare. Zumstein 16II SFd var.
Scott $11,500+
A VERY RARE BISECT, ESPECIALLY SO WITH A DATED TOWN CANCEL.
Expertization: 1991 Marchand Certificate.
15 rappen was the rate for a letter carried a distance of 25 to 40 miles, Vévey being approximately 30 miles from Sion.
Zumstein’s 16II Sfd is a vertical bisect and is priced at Sfr 17,500 ($13,825), Scott’s listing does not specify but is likely to also be for a vertical half.
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