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The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part 1)
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    Malta 1856: 1d. rose-red single, lettered KF and 1858 2d. blue, plate 7, lettered BL and  1855 6d.  in pale lilac, on 1862 cover from Malta to Naples. The stamps are tied by two strikes of the Malta C/A25  duplex cancel dated MY 21 1859. On landing in Italy the letter was charged 40 cts.  A fine and rare cover. Cert. Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5396 Malta

    Malta 1857: 1d. rose-red single and strip of 3, lettered TF and SD/SF and 1856 6d. pair in pale lilac, on 1862 cover from Malta to Livorno. The stamps are tied by three strikes of the Malta B duplex cancel. There are some traces of ageing, but nonetheless this very early cover is very attractive and rare. Signed Emilio Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5450 Malta

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    1919 (March 6): Shipwreck of St. Paul 10 s. black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, a fresh and fine example of this rare and desirable stamp, unmounted og. Cert. RPS (2001) Gi = £3'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF
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