1859 - Lombardy Venetia: 5s red, II type on letter from "COMO 9 LUG 1859" to Milano taxed "8" on arrival because the stamp was of sale from the 4th of July. Rare use of the stamp during the Provisional Government which they were substitued by the Sardinan stamps Rare and very fine letter. Bottacchi certificate (Sassone n.30)
