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  • Lot# : 567 Italy

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    1883 (July 11): Cover from Goletta to Livorno franked by 1881/83 'Estero' 5 c. green (four examples) tied by scarce "3336" numeral obliterators with "LA GOLETTA / TUNISI" datestamp below (Type A). Reverse with Cagliari transit and Livorno arrival cds's. A rare cover. Cert. Vaccari (2010).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 568 Italy

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    Catalogue# : 13
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    1885 (Feb 6): Cover from Goletta to Siena franked by 1881/83 'Estero' 10 c. carmine in a horizontal pair, some ageing around upper perforations, tied by scarce "3336" numeral obliterator with "LA GOLETTA / TUNISI" datestamp below (Type A). Reverse with Siena arrival cds (Feb 10). Rare and attractive cover Zanaria = EUR 1'150.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 569 Italy

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    1885 (May 13): Cover, tiny corner tear away from adhesives, mailed to Cagliari franked by exceptional usage of 1881/83 'Estero' 5 c., green in a horizontal strip of five, all tied by fine strikes of "3336" numeral obliterators in black, with "LA GOLETTA / TUNISI" datestamp below (Type A). Reverse with Cagliari arrival cds. A magnificent and rare franking. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 148. Cert. Sorani (2000).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 570 Italy

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    Susa 1886 (Dec 27): Mourning envelope mailed from Susa to the Italian Vice Consul in New York, franked by single 1881/83 'Estero' 5 c. green pre-paying the card rate, tied by bold strike of rare circular barred "3364" numeral obliterator in black. "Susa / Tunisi" datestamp at right (Type A) and reverse with Livorno transit cds and "New York / Paid All" arrival (Jan 17, 1887). Envelope with flap missing but a rare rate and destination. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 157.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 571 Italy

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    Gerba 1874: 'Estero' 5 c. olive grey, fine used on small piece tied by "SERVIZI POSTALI MARITTIMI R. RUBATITNO / AGENZIA DI GERBA" in blue. Some rubbing, otherwise fine. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 158 with full description of the Maritime Service. Unique.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 572 Italy

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    Mehdia 1878: 'Estero' 20 c. orange, fine used example cancelled by "MEHDIA / 20 AGOSTO" two line handstamp in blue. Exceptional cancellation. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 158 with full description of the Maritime Service. Unique. Cert. Chiavarello (1996).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 573 Italy

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    Susa 1878: 'Estero' 20c. orange, fine used example cancelled by "SERVIZI POSTALI MARITTIMI R. RUBATITNO / AGENZIA DI SUSA" in blue. Some clipped perforations of no importance or significance. Illustrated in Zanaria on page 158 with full description of the Maritime Service. Unique.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 574 Italy

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    Italian Post Offices in Tunisia 1861/87: The Exhibit collection with Sardinia 5 c. green, 20 c. blue cancelled "Da Tunisi" (signed Bolaffi, 1931) and also a fine pair, and 40 c. carmine (3) used; rare Italy 1863 15 c. blue used in Tunis, 2 lire cancelled "235" in bars (cert.), stampless covers from and to Tunis with "Poste Sarde" cds; 1863 De La Rue issue covers, 1870 registered front with 20 c. and 60 c. (cert)., 1870 triple rate cover with three 40 c.; 1874 taxed usage with Postage Due 60 c., cover with Umberto 'Estero' 5 c. green (3) and single 25 c. (rare); fine incoming mail covers, 60 c. 'Estero' used in Susa (illus. Zanaria on page 151) etc. Generally fine with many scarce items.                                                           
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 575 Italy

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    1863 (March 19): Entire letter from Alexandria to Livorno struck with "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" datestamp, Zanaria Type A, in blue and framed  large cartridge "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI" handstamp in blue, Type H. Charged "20" (2 lire) due in manuscript on receipt. Messina transit and Livorno arrival cds on reverse of a fine and scarce entire - the datestamp used in the first two weeks of issue. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 576 Italy

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    Catalogue# : L21
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    1866 (Feb 18): Small entire letter from Alexandria to Livorno franked by De La Rue printing 1863/66 60 c. bright lilac tied by bold strike of "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" datestamp, Zanaria Type B, with repeated strike alongside and small cartridge "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black. Livorno arrival (Feb 23) on reverse. The datestamp used as a canceller at this date is rare. A charming cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Bottachi (1999).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF
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