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Kataloge 280: Die Sammlung Ing. Pietro Provera (Teil III)
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  • Losnr. : 6425 Neapel

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    1860: ½ gr. dark carmine, plate II in a horizontal strip of four with even large margins all round and vibrant colour tied by clear "SOLMONA 16 LUG. 1861" cds (Sassone AQ = 10 punti) with information strike alongside, on cover directed to Catignano, reverse with Popoli (July 17) and Penne (July 18) transit cds's. A stunning beauty, a most attractive cover in the 2 grana special Sicily rate of February 1861 from office to office, the multiple tied by a rare datestamp. Signed Emilio Diena, Alberto Diena, R. Mondolfo, G. Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. Enzo Diena (1986) Sassone = € 13'500 + 2'100.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6426 Neapel

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    1858: 1 gr. light rose, plate I, two examples with large to huge margins cancelled by "Annullato" handstamp 'a svolazzo', type 14 in use in Arpino, Campagna, Isola & Polla with fair "CAMPAGNA 6 DIC. 1860" cds (Sassone SA = 10 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Nicotera, forwarded to Cosenza. File fold at base, a very rare cancellation on a 2 grana franking paying the rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena, E. Diena & Chiavarello; cert. Bottacchi (2003).rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6427 Neapel

    1858: 1 gr. light rose, plate I and 2 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I, with large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval framed "Castel di Sangro" handstamp (Sassone AQ = 5 punti) in black alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Feb 18, 1859). An attractive combination of different shades to pay the rate for 1½ sheets, signed E. Diena.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6428 Neapel

    1858: 1 gr. light rose, plate I in combination with 2 gr. carmine, plate III with large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear "TROPEA 18 MAR 1860" cds in blue (Sassone CZ = 8 punti), on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (March 20). Cover with fold and pin hole away from adhesives and postmarks, an infrequent combination of different plates and an appealing cover paid for 1½ sheets. Sassone = € 325 + 1'000
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6429 Neapel

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    1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II with large to huge margins, tied by light "CASTEL DI SANGRO 2 LUG 1861" cds (Sassone AQ = 13 punti), on local cover within the same community. Some tear and wear, still an exceptional usage paid within the same postal district, especially infrequent if despatched in such a small village. Signed G. Bollaffi; cert Colla (1993) Sassone = € 200 + 9'000.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6430 Neapel

    1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II in a horizontal pair with large to huge margins, tied by "ALTAMURA 5 MAG. 1861" cds (Sassone BA = 9 punti), a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red of the same day. A fine and fresh usage after the adherence of Napoli to the Kingdom of Italy bearing the special 2 grana rate within the province which was in force from February 1861 to September 1862. Sassone= € 400 + 1'400.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 6431 Neapel

    1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine and 1 gr. bright carmine, both from plate II with large to huge margins, cancelled by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 12 with "CIRIGNOLA 10 SET. 1860" despatch cds (Sassone FG = 10 punti) alongside, on cover to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red (Sept 12). A cover with different shades but identical face value despatched during the last days of the Regno di Napoli. Signed A. Diena & E. Diena Sassone= € 400 + 2'100.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 6432 Neapel

    1858: 2 gr. light rose, plate I, large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with superb and rare straight-line CANOSA handstamp (Sassone BA = 8 punti) in brownish red alongside, on underpaid cover directed to Napoli. Obverse struck with "tassa per insufficiente affrancatura" and oval "A.G.D.P." (Amministrazione generale delle poste) handstamps, both in red, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Aug 4, 1858). A fine and fresh item, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'000.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6433 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with superb oval Melfii handstamp (Sassone PZ = 9 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Feb 26). An attractive combination, signed Em. Diena; cert E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 200 + 1'400.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6434 Neapel

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    First day of issue 1858: 2 gr. lilac-rose, plate I from pos. 2 of the 7th column with the typical vertical stripes, large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval Chieti handstamp in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, dated inside "2. Gennaio 1858", the first date of usage of the Bourbonic adhesives, the letter content deals also with the introduction of these stamps. Reverse with GENNAIO arrival datestamp. A fine and fresh usage, certs A. Diena (1974), E. Diena (1985).
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 6435 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'lilla rosa', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval Avellino handstamp in black alongside, on cover directed to Montecalvo. Cert Chiavarello with shade indication (2005) Sassone = € 3'750.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6436 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by perfect ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' in type 7 with superb "BISCEGLIE 4 FEB. 1861" cds (Sassone BA = 9 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red. A most attractive cover for a connoisseur, signed Chiavarello; cert Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 625 + 1'400.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 6437 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, a horizontal pair from pos. 6+7 of the sheet with the stamps strongly shifted against eachother in the vertical direction, the left stamp in addition with a clear double print, large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval "Citta Ducale" handstamp (Sassone AQ / RI = 9 punti) in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (May 24, 1858). A fine and fresh cover with this exceptional combination of varieties, signed Avazo; certs Raybaudi (1980), E. Diena (1985), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 187,50 + 550+ 1'400.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6438 Neapel

    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate I, a horizontal strip of three with large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO handstamp with "BARI 2 GIU 1860" and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (June 4). An attractive cover the franking paying the rate for 1½ sheets, doubled by registration, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'000+.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 6439 Neapel

    1858: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'rosa liliaceo', plate II, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Maglie handstamp (Sassone LE = 4 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Nov 18, 1858). Attractive, rare with this shade, signed A. & E. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 1'000 + 110.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 6440 Neapel

    1858: 2 gr. in the very rare shade 'carminio mattone', plate II, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Popoli handstamp (Sassone PE = 4 punti) in black alongside, on part cover directed to Aquila. Part of backflaps missing, nevertheless an appealing usage of this very rare shade, signed A. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 2'150 for a piece.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6441 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosso mattone', plate II, two single adhesives with large to enormous margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Reggio handstamp in red alongside, on 1858 cover directed to Napoli, reverse with Agosto arrival datestamp in red. A most attractive cover, certs Raybaudi (1976), Chiavarello (1977).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 6442 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. light rose, plate III, large to huge margins iall round, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with "LANCIANO 5 AGO 1859" cds (Sassone CH = 5 punti) and "DI Rl SERVIZIO handstamp, both in black alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli. Upon arrival a fair "NAPOLI / REAL SERVIZIO 8AGO 1859" handstamp in red was struck. Official postage-free letter to the Ministry of the Interior, the sender paid obviously 2 grana for the registration. Signed A. Diena; cert Chiavarello (1986).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 6443 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. carmine, plate III, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by the very rare "BOVINO 25 LUG. 1861" cds (Sassone FG = 12 punti) in black, a crisp information strike alongside, on cover directed to Lucera. A late usage in July 1861, also the cancellation with a very rare datestamp, signed A. Diena; cert E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 5'500.rnNote: The Bourbonic adhesives could be used after the proclamation of the Regno d'Italia in March 1861. Diena decribes late usages until November 1861 which faded out after the Province Napoletane and later the Italian adhesives came into circulation.rnProvenance: Collecton Raeli.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 6444 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. rose-carmine, plate III, showing in pos. 46 the variety 'inciso con la ruletta della II tavola', a large margined example in a deep and intense shade, tied by clear boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Gallipoli handstamp (Sassone LE = 3 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Specchia Gallone. Rare variety, signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6445 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. light rose and 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', two single adhesives from plate III, large to huge margins in a deep shade, tied by "TARANTO 26 APR 1861" cds (Sassone = 7 punti) in violet, an information strike alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (April 28) in red. An appealing combination of two shades with the violet cancellation, signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986).rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 58.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6446 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate III, seven single adhesives with large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 1 with clear "POPOLI 29 MAG 1861" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Agnone. Heavy letter with a weight of 3½ sheets resulting in postage of 7 grana, doubled by registration, some wear and tear as to be expected, nevertheless an impressive and appealing franking. Signed Bottacchi; cert. Colla (2004).
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 6447 Neapel

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    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa bunastro', a fresh and fine adhesive from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, tied by handwritten "Annull." with oval ATRI handstamp (Sassone TE = 12 punti) in black alongside, on cover directed to Firenze, Toscana. Reverse with Napoli transit (May 12) cds in red and arrival (May 16) cds in red. Underpaid and therefore taxed upon arrival with '6' crazie. An appealing cover, signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 5'500.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6448 Neapel

    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Monteparano handstamp (Sassone LE / TA = 9 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Nov 1858) cds in red. An interesting and attractive cover, the postage pays the rate for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Avanzo & E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 67.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6449 Neapel

    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I in combination with 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "CAMPOBAS 27 GIU 1859" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (June 29) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 3 gr. for 1½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 6450 Neapel

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    1858: 5 gr. in combination with 2 gr. and 1 gr., all in the shade 'rosa lilliaceo' from plate I, three good to huge margined examples, cancelled by perfect  strikes of ANNULLATO with clear oval Campobasso and straight line ASSICURATA handstamps, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Feb 26, 1859) datestamp in red. Postage of 4 grana for two sheets, doubled for registration, attractive cover, signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 1'375.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 6451 Neapel

    1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, a fresh and fine adhesive from plate II, large to huge margined in an intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli with framed "P.D." alongside on cover directed to Firenze. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Nov 17, 1860) and arrival (Nov, 22) datestamps. The postage of 5 grana paid approximately 20 Italian centesimi, the rate to the other parts of the evolving Kingdom of Italy Sassone = € 1'050.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 130 CHF

    Losnr. : 6452 Neapel

    1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "CAMPOBAS 11 APR 1860" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (April 13) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 6453 Neapel

    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval Bovino handstamp (Sassone FG = 3 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered entire letter, written in Ascoli in the Papal States, but posted in Bovino to save postage, directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (July 5, 1858) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello & A. Diena Sassone = € 1'200.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6454 Neapel

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    Shipmail to Sicily 1858: 10 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I in combination with 1 gr. dark rose, plate I, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval FRANCA and two-line "MES.A / 10 AGOSo" handstamps, both added in black alongside upon arrival in Messina, on entire letter to Siracusa, endorsed "Col Postale Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Aug 9, 1858) datestamp in red. Most attractive, the franking paying exactly the Shipmail's rate for one sheet with French vessel to Sicily. Signed Grioni, Bolaffi, A. Diena and others; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'150.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 6455 Neapel

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    1859: 10 gr. rosa-carmine, plate II, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by superb boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "GALLIPOLI 12 APR. 1860" cds in black alongside, on entire letter to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (April 16, 1860) cds in red. Very attractive cover, the franking very high for a non-registered inland letter, maybe reflecting a shipmail journey. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E, Diena (1986), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 2'400.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6456 Neapel

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    1859: 10 gr. carmine-rose, plate II in combination with 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate III, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by perfect ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 2 handstamp with "BARLETTA 16 GEN. 1861" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover to Reggio di Calabria. Reverse with Napoli transit (Jan 19, 1861) datestamp in red. File folds well away from adhesives and postmarks, nevertheless a most appealing cover paying the rate for three sheets, doubled for registration. Signed Em. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E, Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'800.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 6457 Neapel

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    1859: 10 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate II in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 5 gr. dark lilac, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by superb "SALERNO 10 LUG. 1861" cds in black with three strikes of ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on cover to Vittoria, Sicily. Reverse with Napoli (July 17) and Messina transit (July 19) cds's. Part of backflaps missing, nevertheless a late usage of the Bourbon stamps, an extremely rare combination of utmost attractiveness, for a most advanced collection of Napoli or the early Kingdom. Signed A. Diena; cert. E, Diena (1985) Sassone = € 35'000+.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6458 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. carmine, 1st state of the first type, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Morigerati. Reverse with Napoli despatch (July 17, 1860) cds in red and Sala transit (July 18) cds in black. An appealing usage of this rare adhesive made to defraud the postal system. Cert. E. Diena (1986), Raybaudi (1987) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6459 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. violett, type II, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Aquila. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 6, 1860) cds in red. A letter franked with a faked stamp and directed to the bishop of Aquila. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1967), Colla (1988) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6460 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio lillaceo, falso type IV, a fresh and fine adhesive, good to large margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Civitavecchia. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Oct 30, 1860) cds in red and arrival (Oct 31) cds in black, obverse with light "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" entry handstamp. The adhesive made to defraud the postal system 'paid' correctly the 10 grana for the shipmail journry to the border of the Papal States. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6461 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio violaceo', falso type V, in combination with 5 gr. carmine plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, ASSICURATA handstamp in red alongside, on registered entire letter to Alimena nearby Palermo. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 11, 1860) cds in red, obverse with Palermo transit (Dec 15) cds in black, struck upon arrival of the vessel in Sicily. An appealing and impressive combination of a faked stamp to defraud the postal system and a correct stamp issued by it, 'paying' correctly the rate to Sicily for a registered letter of two sheets, sent with a commercial vessel. Signed Vaccari & R. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1962), E. Diena (1993), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 17'050.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6462 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. carmine, falso type II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, one in black, one in red, framed "P.D." alongside, on cover to Odessa, endorsed "Per Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 26, 1859) cds in red and Paris transit (Jan 1) cds in black, obverse with octogonal "D. SICILES S.E. MARSEILLE 29 DEC. 59" French entry datestamp in blue and "FRANKREICH PER AACHEN FRANCO 1 1" Prussian entry cds. An extremely rare usage on a 'fully prepaid' cover to Odessa via France following the 1854 Franco - Bourbon postal treaty. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 18'000.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6463 Neapel

    1898: Reprint of six values of the Bourbonic adhesives, ½, 1, 5, 10, 20 & 50 gr., privately reprinted in Torino in 1898 on three cardboards. Sassone = € 1'600
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6464 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ t. green-olive, a large to huge margined adhesive, well embossed, two wrinkles when the adhesive was glued to the letter, tied by "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 3 GIU. 1861" despatch cds, on entire printed matter letter to Pesaro. Reverse with Livorno (June 4) & Forli (June 6) transit as well as Pesaro arrival (June 7) cds's in black. A rare shade of the mezzo tornese adhesive, signed A. Diena; certs. Sorani (2000), Bottacchi (2011), Colla (2001) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6465 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. brown, a large even margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 21 AGO 62 9 S" despatch cds, on entire printed matter letter within Naples. Double rate printed matter within the province napoletane, signed A. Diena; certs. Fiecchi (1971), E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 10'000.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 6466 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. bistre-brown in a horizontal strip of four, a large even margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "CITTA S. ANGELO 12 NOV 1861" despatch cds (Sassone CH/PE = 5 punti), a crisp information strike alongside, on cover to Chieti. A most attractive combination to pay the 2 grana letter rate within the province, signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'000 + 200.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 6467 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. 'grigrio verdastro' in a horizontal pair, good to large margined multiple, well embossed, tied by ANNULLATO handstamp 'a svolazzo' type 3 with "LECCE 13 GIU 1861" despatch cds in red alongside (Sassone = 8 punti), on cover to Brindisi, reverse arrival cds of the same day. Special 2 grana rate within the province napoletane, signed Chiavarello & Sassone Sassone = € 360 + 1'000.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6468 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black in a horizontal strip of four, good to large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by Sardinian-type "PAGLIETTA CHIETI 26 GIU 62" despatch cds, on cover to Altino. Double rate cover from office to office, signed Vaccari; cert E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 5'000.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6469 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. dark grey (2) and 2 gr. dark-blue (2), four good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "TARANTO 12 SET 1861" despatch cds, information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 15). An unusual combination franking to pay the 6 grana rate for a triple weight cover within the Province Napoletane. Signed Vaccari & Sorani Sassone unlisted combination.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6470 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black (2) and 5 gr. rosso-carminio', three good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by superb thimble "CASTELLANETA 13 LUG 62" despatch cds (Sassone LE/TA = 7 punti), information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with Massafra transit and arrival cds (July 16). An attractive combination franking to pay the 7 grana rate for a cover with 3.5 sheets within the Province Napoletane. Signed G. Bolaffi (1914) & A. Bolaffi (1970) Sassone = € 3'250 + 600.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6471 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by boxed ANNULLATO in red with crisp "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 26 FEB 1861" despatch cds in red alongside (Sassone = 11 punti), on cover to Foggia. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An early usage of the Province Napoletane adhesives two weeks after issuance, prior to the proclamation of the Regno, also a rare cancellation on this issue, signed A. Diena, Sassone & Raybaudi Sassone = € 3'250.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 6472 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by rare "SOLOFRA 15 LUG 62" despatch cds in red alongside (Sassone AV = 11 punti), another crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter to Molfetta. Reverse with Avelino transit and arrival cds of the next day. A rare and very attractive cancellation, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 3'250.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6473 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. 'indaco chiaro', a large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "COTRONE 7 OTT 1861" despatch cds (Sassone CZ = 4 punti), a clear information strike alongside, on cover to Catanzaro. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An appealing usage of this rare shade, cert E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 2'000 + 110.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6474 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue showing variety 'effigie capovolta', a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "MAGLIE 24 LUG 1862" despatch cds (Sassone LE = 3 punti), on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (July 26). An attractive cover with this sought after variety, signed Em. Diena; cert E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6475 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue and 5 gr. 'rosso carminio', two good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 15 NOV 61" despatch cds, "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" entry handstamp alongside, on cover to Roma, endorsed "Col Vapore". Reverse with arrival cds (Nov 13). The adhesives paid the Shipmail journey to Civitavecchia for a letter of 1½ sheets, the addressee had to pay '8' baj. upon receipt. Signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'250.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 6476 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue and 10 gr. orange, two good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "FOGGIA 14 DIC 61" despatch cds, crisp information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (Dec 16). First rate cover with additional 10 grana for registration. Signed A. Diena & A. Bolaffi (1967) Sassone = € 2'500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6477 Neapel

    Late usage; Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. red-carmine, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "NAPOLI AL PORTO 1 OTT 62 2 S" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover to Messina. Reverse with arrival cds (Oct. 3). After October 1, 1862, mail from the Province napoletane had to be franked with centesimi definitives. Frankings with grana adhesives were however tolerated until October 15 of that year. The 5 grana rate was the normal rate to all of Italia except the Province Napoletane in the rate of March 1861 until September 1862. Signed Vaccari.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6478 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. lilac, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "MOLITERNO 15 AGO 62" despatch cds (Sassone PZ = 6 punti), on cover to Forli. Reverse with Napoli & Genova transit as well as arrival datestamps (Aug 19). Italy rate correctly paid, a rare shade. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'000 + 350.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6479 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. lilac, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 2 NOV 61 4 S" despatch cds, on cover to Venezia. Reverse with Milano and Desenzano ambulant transit as well as arrival cds's (Nov 6) in red. Italy rate correctly paid by the adhesive, the receiver had to pay upon arrival '10' soldi for the part of the journey within Venetia, rare shade. Signed A. & E. Diena & Avanzo with colour indication Sassone = € 2'000.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6480 Neapel

    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. orange, an even large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "NAPOLI AL PORTO 23 SET 62 2 S" despatch cds, information strike and framed "P.D." alongside, obverse was also struck in transit by "ITALIE 25 SEPT 62 MARSEILLE" French entry cds in blue, on shipmail cover to Lyon. Reverse with French ambulant and arrival cds's (Sept 26). Some acid ink, nevertheless a most attractive item, the franking paying correctly the full rate to France. Signed E. Diena & Bottacchi Sassone = € 1'800.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6481 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. bistre, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "MARTINA 5 APR 62" despatch cds (Sassone LW/TA = 7 punti), information strike alongside, on part cover to Lecce. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Upper backflap and sideflaps missing, nevertheless an attractive item, the rarely seen franking paying the fivefold rate within the Province Napoletane. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 1'800 + 600.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6482 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. yellow-orange and 20 gr. yellow-orange, two good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light oval "UFFICIO POSTALE / DEL PORTO DI NAPOLI 1 GIU. 1861" despatch cds, on cover to Civitavecchia, endorsed "Postale francese". Reverse with arrival cds (Nov 13). The adhesives paid the Shipmail journey to Civitavecchia for a letter of 6 sheets, the addressee had to pay '22' baj. upon receipt. An exceptional franking in an outstanding quality, a cover for an advanced collection of Napoli or the young Regno. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1969), Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 29'300.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6483 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca, Province Napoletane 1861/62: 10 gr. orange, falso type II, a superb adhesive with good to large margins, fine and fresh, tied by thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 15 MAR 62 2 S" despatch cds, a crisp information strike, framed "P.D." and "ITALIE 17 MARS 62 MARSEILLE" French entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Marseille. An exceptional fresh cover with this sought after adhesive to defraud the postal service, signed Em. & E. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6484 Parma

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    1852 (June): 5 c. yellow in a horizontal strip of three, with good to large margins and fresh vivid colour, tied by three-line "PARMA 15 SETTEMBRE" despatch datestamp to 1855 cover to Piacenza. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive multiple franking to pay the 15 c. rate within the first rayon. Signed A. Diena & Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6485 Parma

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    1852 (June): 5 c. yellow, three single adhesives, two of them top marginal, and 10 c. white, with fair to large margins and fresh vivid colour, tied by "BAGNONE 9 GIU" despatch cds (Sassone MS = 9 punti) to 1854 cover to Firenze. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive combination franking to pay the 25 c. rate between neighbouring countries in the second rayon of the LEGA. Signed Avanzo & Asinelli; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone unlisted combination.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6486 Parma

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    1852 (June): 10 c. black on white paper showing printing flaws in mixed franking with 1853/55 15 c. vermillion, two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, tied by "PARMA 27 FEBBRAIO" despatch cds, on 1854 entire letter to Milano. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day and distribution handstamp. Attractive entire with the 25 c. rate of the second rayon to Lombardy. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 7'250.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 6487 Parma

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    1852 (June): 15 c. rose in a vibrant shade, a horizontal pair with good to large margins, cancelled by "PARMA 15 MAG 57" despatch cds, framed "P.D." in red alongside, on entire letter to Casteggio. Reverse with Voghera border cds (May 16) and arrival cds (May 18). Attractive entire with the 30 c. rate to Sardinia. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 2'000.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 6488 Parma

    1853/55: 15 c. vermillion, two single examples in a deep and vibrant shade, fair to large margins, tied by clear "BORGOTARO 7 SETT. 1855" despatch cds (Sassone PR = 6 punti), framed "P.D." in black alongside, on entire letter to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds, the entire was disinfected and bears two fumigation slits, attractive showing the 30 c. rate to Sardinia. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 4'000 + 350.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6489 Parma

    1853/55: 25 c. dark brown-red, a single example in a deep and vivid shade, good to enormous margins incl. parts of the right neighbouring stamp, tied by crisp "FIORENZUOLA 5 OTTOB. 1856" despatch cds (Sassone = 3 punti), on entire letter to Gallarate. Reverse with Piacenza transit and arrival (Oct. 9) cds's, attractive entire showing the 25 c. rate in the second rayon to Lombardo-Veneto. Signed Grioni Sassone = € 3'000.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6490 Parma

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    1857/59: 15 c. vermillion, a single examples with good to huge margins, tied by mute grill obliterator with "PARMA 21 MAGG 59" despatch cds alongside, on entire letter to Modena. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the following day, 15 c. rate within the first rayon of the LEGA. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 2'100.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 6491 Parma

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    1857/59: 40 c. blue in type I with 'large 0', a single adhesive with good to large margins, cancelled by clear "PARMA 25 GIUG" despatch cds, on envelope to Venezia. Reverse with arrival cds (June 26), 40 c. rate in the second rayon of the LEGA. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'800.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6492 Parma

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    First day of usage 1859: Governo provvisorio 40 c. vermillion, second composition, a fine and fresh single adhesive with good to large margins, cancelled by "PARMA 25 NOV. 59" cds. A most interesting and appealing example used on the day of issuance, a stamp which was in use for only three months, for an advanced collection. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 22'000 for any used example.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6493 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): ½ baj. grey-lilac 'grigio lilla', a fresh horizontal pair, tied by grill obliterator of Velletri with VELLETRI handstamp alongside, on cover despatched at Sermoneta to Velletri. Reverse with framed SERMONETA despatch handstamp (Sassone RM = 4 punti). Local letter rate within the same postal district. An interesting item with this rare shade, signed A. Diena; cert. Sorani with colour indication (2000) Sassone = € 4'000+.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6494 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): ½ baj. grey, two fine and fresh vertical pairs with good margins all round, sheet margin at left and top, respectively, cancelled by "PONTE LAGOSCURO 21 MAR 59" despatch cds, information strike alongside, framed "P / Stato Pontifico" below, on entire letter to Padova. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day, 2 baj. rate in the first rayon of the LEGA. Signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 2'200.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6495 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): 1 baj. 'verde grigiastro' showing variety: oily printing 'inchiostro oleoso', a superb single adhesive showing all four complete margins 'otto filetti', tied by framed PORTOMAGGIORE handstamp to reverse of entire letter directed to Ferrara, then forwarded to Firenze. Reverse also struck by Ferrara transit (Oct 25, 54) and Firenze arrival (Oct 25) cds's. Upon arrival taxed with '6' crazie for a letter in the second rayon of the LEGA. Cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 915+.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6496 Stato Pontificio

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    1864: 1 baj. 'verde scuro' in combination with 1867 2 baj. 'bianco verdastro' and 1862 5 baj. 'rosa carminio', three fresh and fine single adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by grill obliterator with "ARSOLI 2 APR. 67" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover directed to Roma. Attractive, cert. Raybaudi (1998).rnNote: After the introduction of the Lira pontifica as new currency in the Papal states in June 1866 and prior to the introduction of the new adhesives in centesimi currency, the old bajocchi stamps had to be used furtheron. The 8 baj. franking on this cover was equal to 40 centesimi, which was the correct registered double rate franking from office to office in the new rate of July 9, 1866.rnProvenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6497 Stato Pontificio

    1852 (Jan): 2 baj. grey-olive, a fine and fresh adhesive with good margins and enormous sheet corner at top right (13 x 8 mm), tied by Bracciano straight line handstamp (Sassone RM = 7 punti), on cover to Roma. Reverse with arrival cds (Feb 17, 64). Address faded, nevertheless a most attractive example to pay the 2 baj. rate between neighbouring postal districts (Ronciglione to Rome). Signed Pfenniger.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6498 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): 2 baj. green-olive in combination with 6 baj. grey and 7 baj. light blue, three fresh and fine single adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by two strikes of straight-line FAENZA handstamp, on entire letter to Firenze. Reverse with arrival cds (July 14, 1852). Attractive triple rate entire franked until the border of the Papal states, taxed upon arrival with '15' crazie, certs. Vaccari (1993), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 1'050.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 6499 Stato Pontificio

    1852 (Jan): 3 baj. bistre-orange showing variety: oily printing 'inchiostro oleoso', a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by straight-line RAVENNA handstamp to cover directed to Cesena. Reverse with "13 AGOSTO" datestamp. Attractive, signed Sorani & Oliva with colour indication Sassone = € 1'200.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6500 Stato Pontificio

    1852 (Jan): 5 baj. 'bianco rosaceo', a fine and fresh single adhesive, tied by straight line RIMINI handstamp (Sassone = 4 punti) to entire letter directed to Pisa. Reverse with "PISA STRADA FERRATA 3. LUG. 1852" railway cds. Prior to the adherenve of the Papal States to the LEGA in October 1852, letters to other Italian states were prepaid to the border with 5 baj, while the receiver had to pay for the residual journey, in this case '6' crazie for a letter in the second rayon of the LEGA. Signed A. Diena (1978).
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 6501 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): 6 baj. 'grigio verdastro', a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by straight-line FOLIGNO handstamp, ASSICURATA handstamp in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Pergola. Reverse with "16 GIUGNO" arrival datestamp. Attractive, cert. Bottacchi (2003).
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 6502 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): 7 baj. blue in a horizontal pair with gutter 'interspazio di gruppo' in between, in combination with 6 baj. greenish grey, fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator, "ROMA 29 MAR. 52" despatch cds alongside, on cover directed to Torrento. Reverse with Napoli datestamp in transit (March 31). Franked with 20 bajocchi, but taxed upon arrival with '24' grana. Attractive, rare and interesting, signed Avanzo; cert. A. Diena (1967) Sassone = € 3'600.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 6503 Stato Pontificio

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    1852 (Jan): 8 baj. black on white, a single adhesive and two pairs with primarily fair to large margins, touched in two positions, cancelled by grill obliterator with "ROMA 19 AGO. 63" despatch cds, framed "P.P." and French "É.-PONT. MARSEILLE 22 AOUT 63" entry cds alongside, on double rate cover directed to Chambery. Reverse with French ambulant and arrival (Aug 23) cds's. An attractive envelope, the fine franking paying correctly twice the 20 bajocchi rate to France with a French vessel. Signed Avanzo; cert. Raybaudi (1989) Sassone = € 1'325.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6504 Stato Pontificio

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    Falso dell'epoca 1855/57: 8 baj. black on white, type II, a superb falso with four enormous and complete margins 'otto filetti', tied by grill, "BOLOGNA 10 GEN. 55" despatch cds alongside on entire letter to Milano. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. "Correctly franked" with 8 baj. for a letter within the third postal rayon with a distance of more than 20 Austrian miles. One of the most impressive falsi of the Papal States. Signed Em. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1990), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Rothschild.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6505 Stato Pontificio

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 1 baj. 'verde grigiastro', two horizontally bisected adhesives of slightly different shade with fair to large margins, tied by one strike of grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter to Ripe with "SINIGAGLIA 3 SET 60" despatch cds on obverse. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, an exceptional combination. Signed A. Diena & Sorani; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 6506 Stato Pontificio

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 2 baj. 'verde oliva', the left part of a vertically bisected adhesive with large to enormous margins from the upper left sheet margin, the stamp shows at the upper left the typical plate flaw in this postion. The adhesive tied by grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter from Camerino to Gagliole with indistinct despatch cds (May 1, 58) on obverse. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district. Cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 700.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6507 Stato Pontificio

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'bruno grigio chiaro', the lower right half of a diagonnally bisected adhesive with huge corner sheet margins at base and right, tied by grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter from Macerata to San Ginesio. Correctly franked with 2 baj. for a letter between two neighbouring postal districts, in this case Tolentino and Macerata, a rare franking. Signed A. Diena & Colla; certs. Raybaudi (1981), E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Vullo.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6508 Stato Pontificio

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 6 baj. 'grigio verdastro', the left part of a vertically bisected adhesive with fair to huge margins and sheet margin at base, tied by grill obliterator, "SCHEGGIA 27 APR. 60" despatch cds alongside, on entire letter to Urbino. Correctly franked with 3 baj. for a letter with a weight of two sheets between two neighbouring postal districts, an exceptional franking. Signed Raybaudi; certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6509 Stato Pontificio

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    1867 (Sept): 2 c. 'verde giallo', a superb adhesive with vibrant colour and huge margins all round, tied by grill obliterator to cover directed to Perugia with clear "ROMA 27 GEN 68" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Foligno transit (Jan 27) and arrival (Jan 28) cds's. Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the adhesive and the postmarks, sideflaps missing, nevertheless a most attractive printed matter usage. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 1'800.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Rothschild.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 6510 Stato Pontificio

    1867 (Sept): 10 c. vermillion-orange, a funny adhesive with vibrant colour cut down to the design of the stamp, tied by grill obliterator to cover directed to Roma with "CIVITAVECCHIA 9 MAR 68" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A most interesting item, the cutting maybe done to cover a postal fraud. Signed E. Diena.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 6511 Stato Pontificio

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    1867 (Sept): 80 c. 'rosa lilliaceo', a fine and fresh adhesive with good margins, sheet margin at left, tied by trattini lozenge to 1869 entire letter from Rome to Adria with indistinct despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with Rovigo transit and Adria arrival (Jan 6) cds's. Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the adhesive, nevertheless a most interesting quadruple rate usage from the Papal States to Italy. Signed A. Diena & Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 6512 Stato Pontificio

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    1868 (March): 5 c., two adhesives with different shades and formats, one normal sized adhesive in the shade 'nero su azzuro verdastro' and a smaller adhesive with 14 instead of 15 perfs in the shade 'nero su celeste', both tied by grill obliterator to cover from Civitavecchia with despatch cds (Jan 19, 70) alongside. An unusual combination, signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1998) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 6513 Stato Pontificio

    Official last day of usage 1868 (March): 20 c. 'solferino', a fresh and fine adhesive with deep vibrant colour and good perforation, tied by Italian-style rhomb obliterator to entire letter directed to Torino with clear Papal-style "ROMA 30 SET 70" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Torino arrival (Oct 2) cds and distribution datestamp. Correct 20 c. rate from the Papal States to Italy which was identical to the inland rate within Italy. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'800.rnNote: The adhesives of the Papal States had been officially valid in Lazio up to September 30, 1870. However, tolerated usage can be found until February 1871.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6514 Stato Pontificio

    1868 (March): 20 c. magenta and 40 c. yellow, two fine and fresh adhesives with vibrant colour and good perforation, tied by grill obliterator, "CIVITAVECCHIA 3 AGO. 69" despatch cds, framed PD and ASSICURATA handstamps alongside, on registered cover directed to Livorno. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Correctly franked with 20 c. for the postage to Italy and 40 c. registration fee, signed E. Diena & Avanzo.
    Ausruf : 75 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 6515 Romagna

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    1859 (Oct. 22): Unpaid cover from Faenza to Castel Bolognese, taxed on obverse with '1' bajocchi, bearing on reverse as due 1859 (Sept) ½ baj. 'giallo paglia', a superb vertical pair with good colour and large even margins all round, sheet margin at base, tied by grill obliterator. A fair "FAENZA 22 OTT 59" despatch cds was struck on obverse. One sideflap missing, nevertheless a most interesting item showing the usage of the Romagna adhesives as due, signed G. Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 6'500.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6516 Romagna

    1859 (Sept): 1 baj. grey, a fresh and fine adhesive with good colour and good to large margins all round, tied by framed BONDENO handstamp (Sassone FE = 11 punti) to entire letter directed to Ferrara. Reverse with "FERRARA 5 DEC. 59" arrival cds. Lightest vertical and horizontal file folds well away from the franking, still a most attractive and correct franking for a letter written in the same postal district, signed Mondolfo Sassone = € 1'750 + 3'250.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6517 Romagna

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    First day usage 1859 (Sept): 1 baj. brown grey, a fresh and fine adhesive with good colour and large even margins all round, tied by grill obliterator to underpaid cover directed to Piacenza. A clear "BOLOGNA 1 SET 59" despatch cds was struck alongside on the day of issuance of this iconic issue. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. As the cover was underpaid by four bajocchi, it was taxed with '35' (centesimi) due upon arrival. Some aging present, nevertheless an important cover for an advanced collection, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 140'000.
    Ausruf : 10.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6518 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. yellow-orange, a fine horizontal pair with fresh colour and large even margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to entire letter directed to Reggio di Modena. "FORLI 26 GEN. 60" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive cover in the office to office rate of 20 centesimi, cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 5'000.rnNote. On November 1st, 1859, the Lira Italiana was introduced in the Romagna as new currency with one old bajocco being equal to five new centesimi. For a rate of 20 centesimi between two offices the sender had therefore to pay 4 bajocchi.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6519 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. yellow-orange in a horizontal pair on front and 5 baj. violet, a single example on reverse, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins all round, cancelled / tied by mute grill obliterator to registered cover from Ferrara to Massa Superiore in Venetia. The obverse is struck by "FERRARA 7 SET. 59" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, reverse with "S.M. MADDALENA 7 SETe" transita datestamp at the border and MASSA arrival cds of the next day. Backflap shortened and repaired, opened up for presentation purposes, nevertheless an exceptional item full of postal history content incl. a usage in the first week of the Romagna issue, a rare registered mailing to Venetia with 4 baj. for the postage and 5 baj. registration fee in a rate valid only for two months in September and October 1859. Certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1989) Sassone listed but unpriced.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6520 Romagna

    1859 (Sept): 3 baj. dark green, a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to entire letter directed to Bologna. "FORLI 21 SET. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive cover in the special rate to Bologna from the Romagna (between Faenza and Rimini), valid only in the two months of September and October 1859, signed Oliva Sassone = € 4'500.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6521 Romagna

    1859 (Sept): 4 baj. 'fulvo', a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to cover directed to Milano. Fair "FERRARA 19 OTT. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds (Oct 21). Franking paying the rate from the Romagna to Lombardy, valid only in the two months of September and October 1859, signed Grioni Sassone = € 1'500.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6522 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 8 baj. rose, a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to part paid double rate entire letter directed to Rovigo. "FERRARA 15 DEC. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive and most interesting entire with the 8 baj. franking paying twice 20 centesimi to the border to Venetia in the November 1859 rate while the addressee had to pay '10' soldi for a double rate letter in the first Austrian rayon. Signed Mondolfo & A. Bolaffi; certs. G. Bolaffi (1968), A. Diena (1968), E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 32'500.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6523 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852 (Jan): ½ baj. grey in a horizontal pair, fine and fresh with good to large margins all round, cancelled by CODIGORO handstamp (Sassone FE = 7 punti), on reverse of cover directed to Ferrara, arrival cds (July 27, 59) aside the franking. Unfolded for presentation purposes, an attractive item. Signed Raybaudi; certs. A. Diena (1972), Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 7'000 + 600.rnNote: Between June 12, 1859, when the provisional government was proclaimed and August 31, 1859, the last day prior to the issuance of the Romagna definitives, adhesives of the Papal States were furtheron in use.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6524 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1858: 4 baj. light yellow, the lower right half of a diagonally bisected example, fine and fresh, tied by mute grill obliterator to reverse of double rate entire letter directed to Porretta, "BOLOGNA 19 LUG. 59" despatch cds on obverse. Unfolded for presentation purposes, an attractive item showing the 2 baj. rate for a double rate cover within the same district. Cert. E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 13'000.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft
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