Kataloge 280: Die Sammlung Ing. Pietro Provera (Teil III)
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Losnr. : 6401 Lombardo-Veneto
1857: Carta a macchina 10 c. black type III, three fresh adhesives with large to enormous margins all round, tied by clear "VERONA 10 / 2" cds to 1858 entire letter sent to Milano, reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. Letter in the second rayon, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 7'200.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 700 CHFLosnr. : 6402 Lombardo-Veneto
1854: Carta a macchina 15 c. 'rosa salmone' type III, a superb adhesive with vivid colour and enormous margins all round, pre cut in the left margin just mentioned for accuracy, tied by clear "COMEGLIANS 16 MAG." two line datestamp (Sassone UD = 7 punti) to 1858 entire letter sent to Udine, reverse with Tolmezzo transit (May 17) and Udine arrival (May 18) datestamps of the next day. Cover with file folds, a rare cancellation on an adhesive of utmost attractiveness, signed G. Bolaffi; cert. Gazzi (1982) Sassone = € 800.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 140 CHFLosnr. : 6403 Lombardo-Veneto
1856c (April 1): Cover from Milano to the composer Giuseppe Verdi at his home in Borgo San Donnino nearby Busseto, bearing Carta a macchina 30 c. brown type III, a fresh adhesive with large to enormous margins, tied by "MILANO 1 / 4" cds. Sent within the Lega to the Duchy of Parma, signed Colla; cert. Babor (2002).rnNote: The letter was sent by the well-known publishing house Tito Ricordi of Milano and shows a honorific address "Al Celebre Maestro Cavaliere Signore Giuseppe Verdi, Officiale della Legion d'onore..". In March 1851 Verdi wrote the music for Rigoletto. This was the first of a sequence of three operas (followed by Il trovatore and La traviata) which were to cement his fame as a master of opera.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 1.700 CHFLosnr. : 6404 Lombardo-Veneto
1857 (Sept 10): Entire letter from Milano to Modena, bearing Carta a macchina 45 c. 'azzuo cobalto' type III, a fine and fresh right marginal example with good to large margins, tied by bold MILANO cds, "MODENA 11 SETT. 1857" arrival cds in blue on reverse. Fully paid cover in the third rayon of the LEGA postal treaty, signed RaybaudiAusruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6405 Lombardo-Veneto
1856: Carta a macchina 45 c. blue type III, a superb adhesive with vivid colour and large to enormous margins all round, tied by perfect "CARATE 29 / 10" cds with horizontal lines (Sassone MI = 6 punti) to 1857 entire letter sent to Revere, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Cover with lightest file folds, a most attractive entire, signed G. Bottacchi Sassone = € 450 + 480.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 6406 Lombardo-Veneto
1858: 2 s. yellow type I and 3 s. black type I, two fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and centering, cancelled by "TOSCOLANO 22 DIC." two-line datestamp (Sassone BS = 7 punti) to 1858 letter to Brescia, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Signed Emilio Diena & Miro; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'500.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 6407 Lombardo-Veneto
Losnr. : 6408 Lombardo-Veneto
1858: 5 s. red type I, a fresh and fine adhesive with good perforation, tied by "GRAVEDONA 16 / 11" cds (Sassone CO = 9 punti) to 1858 entire letter to Ponte Valtelina, reverse with Sondrio transit and arrival cds's of the next day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, usage of a rare cancellation in the first month of this issue. Sassone = € 250 + 1'800.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 6409 Lombardo-Veneto
1858: 10 s. brown type I in mixed franking with 1861 5 s. red, two fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and embossing, tied by "PADOVA 8 / 7" cds to 1862 cover to Mittenwald in Bavaria, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Two horizontal file folds well away from the franking, a rare combination of the 1861 definitive with an 1858 definitive in type I. Sassone = € 2'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 3'500.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 6410 Lombardo-Veneto
1863 (July 3): Cover from Venezia to Parma, bearing 1862 10 s. brown, a short example with 15 x 17 perfs, fine and fresh with good perforation and embossing, tied by VENEZIA cds, "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with Milano transit and arrival (July 5) cds's. Cover from the first Austrian to the first Italian rayon following the 1862 postal treaty. Signed Gazzi Sassone = € 1'250.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6411 Lombardo-Veneto
1862: 3 s. green-yellow, four fresh and fine single adhesives with good perforation, tied by "VERONA 23 / 5" (1863) cds to large sized, quadruple rate administrative cover within the same postal district to Bovolone. Part of the backflaps missing, nevertheless a most interesting usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. Matl (1999).Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 750 CHFLosnr. : 6412 Lombardo-Veneto
1863: 2 s. yellow perf. 14, a fresh and fine adhesive with good perforation and centering, well embossed, tied by clear "VENEZIA 29 / 12" cds to printed matter lettersheet, reverse with oval Triest arrival datestamp of the next day. Cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 900.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 140 CHFLosnr. : 6413 Lombardo-Veneto
Losnr. : 6414 Lombardo-Veneto
1864: 2 s. yellow perf. 9½, a superb adhesive with good perforation, well embossed, tied by perfect oval "UDINE 26 / 12" datestamp to 1865 printed matter entire letter, directed to Conegliano, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A most attractive and scarce franking, cert. Colla (2000) Sassone = € 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Radetzky-Soldi, Harmers, London (March 2001), lot 269.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 6415 Lombardo-Veneto
Losnr. : 6416 Lombardo-Veneto
1863: Stationery Envelope with watermark 'BRIEF-COUVERTS' 5 s. rose carmine baering an additional franking of 1864 5 s. rose perf. 9½, a fresh and fine adhesive with good perforation and centering, well embossed, indicium and adhesive tied by perfect "VENEZIA 27 / 4" cds, directed to Pieve di Cadore, reverse with CADORE arrival cds of the next day. Attractive, opinion Ferchenbauer (2001) Ferchenbauer = € 2'500.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6417 Lombardo-Veneto
Fiscal stamps used as definitives / Marche da bollo usate per posta 1854: 5 c. green & orange-brown with the value in black typography, three fine and fresh adhesives with good perforation, tied by fair wreathed "MONZA 16 / 1" cds to 1856 cover, directed to Milano, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an extremely rare franking with fiscal stamps instead of postal definitives to pay the 15 c. rate in the first rayon, signed Emilio & Alberto Diena, cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1965) Sassone = € 23'250 / Ferchenbauer = € 20'000.rnNote: Until July 1857 the use of fiscal stamps to pay the postage was tolerated in Austria and Lombardo-Veneto.Ausruf : 3.000 CHFZuschlag : 3.200 CHFLosnr. : 6418 Lombardo-Veneto
Newspaper stamps / Segnatasse per giornali 1859 (Jan): 1 kr. / (1 s.) black, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, tied by clear thimble "I.R. UFFICIO DI COMMISURAZIONE in VERONA" handstamp in black to issue no. 7 of February 12, 1860 of the magazine 'Kladderadatsch' printed in Berlin. A very rare usage on complete attractive newspaper, the stamp in perfect condition, a most desirable example. Cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1958) Sassone = € 36'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 7'000.rnNote: The use of this newspaper stamp in Lombardy is extremely rare as it could be used only for about six months until Austria had to cede it to Sardinia. Following Gaube - Die Zeitungsstempelmarken Österreichs und Lombardei-Venetiens (1962) on page 181/182 there exist only about 10-12 usages in Venetia on complete newspapers of which the present item is the most attractive one.rnReference: Depicted in Gaube - Die Zeitungsstempelmarken Österreichs und Lombardei-Venetiens (1962) on page 183.Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : 3.200 CHFLosnr. : 6419 Neapel
1749 (Sept 13): Entire letter from Naples to Lyon struck by the rare negative NAPOLI handstamp, introduced in 1743 at the French P.O. in Naples following the postal treaty between Naples and France of May 20, 1743, the first postmark in use in the later Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Very rare, a similar item from this correspondence is displayed in Sassone - Annullamenti (2021) on page 8.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 6420 Neapel
French rule of the Two Sicilies between 1806 - 1815; 1806 (Dec 12): Fully prepaid Entire letter from Naples to Paris struck on obverse with "PORT PAYÉ" and two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE À NAPLES", reverse with framed T4" transit handstamp of Milano and "Decembre 23 1806" arrival datestamp. A rare despatch handstamp not listed in Reinhardt.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6421 Neapel
1815 (Feb 11): Noble autographed Entire letter sealed on both sides, written by Queen Charlotte (1744 - 1818), the queen consort of the British King George III, written in St. James Palace in London. It is directed to the King of the Two Sicilies and congratulates on the birth of princess Maria Antonia (1814-1898), who later became Grand Duchess of Tuscany from 1833 to 1859 as the consort of Leopold II.rnNote: The text says: "Sir my Brother. It is with infinite pleasure I congratulate Your Majesty on the birth of a Princess which your Dear Daughter in Law the Infanta of Spain and Hereditary Princess of the two Sicilies has by the help of Divine Providence brought into the World on the 19th of December 1814 and which you have named Antonia Maria Anna, and I very sincerely share with Your Majesty the Joy which this happy Event has occassioned you and your Royal Family. Supplicating the Almighty to continue daily his blessings to Your Majesty and to Your Royal Family, I remain with the greatest Sincerity Sir my Brother Your Good Sister Charlotte at St. James, the 11th February 1815"rnProvenance: Collection Paolo Vollmeier.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 750 CHFLosnr. : 6422 Neapel
1858: ½ gr. 'rosa carminio chiaro', plate I with large margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on wrapper directed to Lecce, reverse with May 1860 datestamp in red. ½ grana printed matter rate under wrapper. Signed E. Diena; cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 4'000.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 6423 Neapel
1858: ½ gr. light rose, plate I in a horizontal strip of four with enormous margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval "Foggio" in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 15 LUG. 1859" and LUGLIO handstamps in red. An attractive cover in the 2 grana rate from office to office. Cert. Enzo Diena (1984) Sassone = € 11'000.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 6424 Neapel
1860: ½ gr. rose, plate II with good to large margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on complete newspaper 'Omnibus' dated May 19, 1860, directed to Cropolati. ½ grana printed matter rate, a fine and attractive item. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 5'775.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 6425 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 3.600 CHFLosnr. : 6426 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 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 + 1'000Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6429 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 6433 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6434 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 6435 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 6436 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 6437 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6441 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 6442 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 6443 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 6444 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6445 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 6446 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 1.700 CHFLosnr. : 6447 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 6450 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 130 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6454 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 6455 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 3.400 CHFLosnr. : 6456 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 6457 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 2.800 CHFLosnr. : 6458 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6459 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 6460 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 6461 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 2.400 CHFLosnr. : 6462 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 4.200 CHFLosnr. : 6463 Neapel
Losnr. : 6464 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6465 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 6466 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 420 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 6468 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6473 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6474 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6478 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 6481 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6482 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : 2.500 CHFLosnr. : 6483 Neapel
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6484 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 6485 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 6486 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 750 CHFLosnr. : 6487 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6490 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 6491 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6492 Parma
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 CHFZuschlag : 2.500 CHFLosnr. : 6493 Stato Pontificio
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 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 6494 Stato Pontificio
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 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 6495 Stato Pontificio
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 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 6496 Stato Pontificio
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 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 6498 Stato Pontificio
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 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 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 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHF
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