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Catalogue 280: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part III)
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  • Lot# : 6725 Italy

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    1863 (Dec 15): Double rate Lettersheet from Polpenazze to Salo, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II in a horizontal pair, the right adhesive showing variety: 'linea orizzontale non interrotta sotto la Q', tied by light POLPENAZZE cds in black, an information strike alongside. Reverse with BRESCIA transit and SALO arrival (Dec 17) cds. Light filing folds, nevertheless a very late and attractive usage of this adhesive in its last month.rnNote: Still valid, this issue was no more sold at the post offices after issuing the London De La Rue definitives on December 1st, 1863. Isolated examples which had been in the possession of the public are found to be used until the beginning of 1864.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6726 Italy

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    1863 (Oct 26): Lettersheet from Arbario to Magadino Ticino, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II in a horizontal pair, the right adhesive showing variety: 'linea orizzontale non interrotta sotto la Q', cancelled by superb ARBORIO cds in black, a perfect information strike and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with NOVARA transit, VERBANO cds (Oct 27) of the Lago Maggiore shipmail and MAGADINO arrival (Oct 27) cds. Two light filing folds, nevertheless an attractive cover to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6727 Italy

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    1863 (Nov 2): Double rate registered envelope from Chieti to Bologna, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II in a horizontal strip of four, the rightmost adhesive showing variety: 'linea orizzontale non interrotta sotto la Q', tied by two light strikes of CHIETI cds (Sassone CH = 8 punti) in black, an information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with ambulant and octagonal BOLOGNA arrival datestamp (Nov 4). Some edge wear, nevertheless an attractive usage. Sassone = € 3'200+ + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6728 Italy

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    Falsi dell'epoca 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II, third forgery type to defraud the postal administration produced with copper plate printing in Napoli, a fresh example with good to large margins all round, tied by light "NAPOLI PORTO" cds (July 29, 1863) in black to lettersheet to Palermo, bearing an information strike alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (July 30) cds. Light horizontal filing fold, nevertheless an exceptionally rare usage of this forgery, on an appealing cover, passing the post unnoticed. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 85'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6729 Italy

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    1863 (Dec 1) De La Rue; 1864 (Sept 25): Envelope from Genova to Lisbon, bearing 1863 DLR printing 1 c. green-grey, ten single examples, 40 c. rose-carmine and 60 c. light lilac, tied by GENOVA cds and oval Portuguese FRANCA handstamp, "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with Italian ambulant and LISBOA arrival cds (Oct 2). Slightly refolded, nevertheless a most interesting cover paying correctly the 110 centesimi rate via France to Portugal. Cert. E. Diena (1991) Zanaria & Serra unlisted combination.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6730 Italy

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    1865 (Aug): Lettersheet from Bastia to Perugia, bearing 1863 DLR printing 5 c. grey-green, a fresh and fine example, tied by crisp oval "BASTIA / UMBRIA" handstamp in blue, PERUGIA arrival cds (Aug 14) alongside. A most attractive and rare cancellation, not listed in Sassone. Cert. E. Diena (1994).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6731 Italy

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    1864 (Jan 5): Envelope from Bagnolo to Brescia, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green and 10 c. ochre-orange, two fresh adhesives, cancelled by excellent strike of BAGNOLO straight-line handstamp in blue (Sassone BS = 8 punti) with matching despatch cds in the same colour alongside. Reverse with BRESCIA arrival cds of the next day. One rounded corner, not distracting from this appealing cover, signed A. Diena & Grioni.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6732 Italy

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    1865 (Dec 1): Entire letter from Centuripe to Palermo, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green (2) and 10 c. ochre-orange, a single example and a horizontal strip of four, seven fresh and fine adhesives, tied by crisp strikes of CENTURIPE despatch cds in black (Sassone EN = 6 punti). Reverse with PALERMO arrival (Dec 3) cds. A most attractive franking to pay correctly the triple 20 c. rate. Sassone = € 955.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6733 Italy

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    1865 (Aug 17): Entire letter from Milano to Udine, Venetia, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green, 10 c. ochre-orange and 40 c. rose-carmine, a fresh and fine three-colour franking, cancelled by excellent strikes of MILANO despatch cds in black with "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with oval UDINE arrival (March 19) datestamp. A most attractive entire, the franking paying the rate from the second Italian to the second Austrian rayon, signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6734 Italy

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    1863 (Dec 4): Entire letter from Milano to Vienna, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green and 60 c. light lilac, two overall fresh and fine adhesives (one blunted perf), tied by light MILANO cds with "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with WIEN arrival (Dec 7) cds. A fine very early usage of these DLR denominations, a correct franking to pay the postage from the second Italian to the third Austrian rayon. Signed A. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (1998).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6735 Italy

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    1867 (April 8): Double rate registered envelope from Torino to Padova, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green (2) in mixed franking with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II (3), five fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '28' numeral obliterator with excellent matching "TORINO / ASSIC. E RACCOM." cds (Sassone = 6 punti) and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with ambulant and PADOVA arrival cds's of the next day. Roughly opened on top, nevertheless an appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the 70 centesimi rate with twice 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6736 Italy

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    1865 (Nov 8): Entire letter written in Arona and directed to Magadino, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. ochre-orange, a fresh and fine example, tied by "VERBANO N.2" shipmail cds, a crisp information strike and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with MAGADINO arrival cds of the same day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a fine shipmail usage on the Lago Maggiore with the adhesive cancelled on the vessel, correct border rate between Italy and Switzerland. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6737 Italy

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    1867c (Feb 15): Registered local envelope within Adria, Venetia, bearing 1863 DLR 10 c. ochre-orange and 30 c. brown, two fresh and fine adhesives, tied by excellent Austrian-style ADRIA cds with framed RACCOMANDATA handstamp alongside. A rare registered usage within the same town, correctly franked with 10 c. for the postage and 30 c. registration fee, a splendid cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6738 Italy

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    First Day of the DLR Issue 1863 (Dec 1): Entire letter from Gubbio to Bologna, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine example, tied by "GUBBIO 1 DIC .." cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with "FANO 2 DIC 63" transit and "BOLOGNA 2 DIC 63" arrival cds's. Rare usage from the first day of this issue, certs. Alberto Diena (1972), Enzo Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6739 Italy

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    1864 (Dec 31): Lettersheet from Palermo to Napoli, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh example, tied by "PALERMO 31 DIC 64" cds, a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds and distribution handstamp of the next day. One shortened perf, horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an interesting usage from the last day of the 15 centesimi inland rate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6740 Italy

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    1864 (Oct 21): Entire letter from Campobello di Mazzara to Palermo, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine example with vivid colour, tied by clear "CAMPOBELLO DI MAZZARA" cds (Sassone TP = 10 punti), information strike and attractive notary cachet alongside. Reverse with CASTELVETRANO and CALATAFIMI transit as well as PALERMO arrival (Oct 26) cds's. Tear in upper right corner of the entire, nevertheless an appealing entire from Sicily.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6741 Italy

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    1864 (Nov 12): Registered Envelope from Milano to Bologna, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', four fresh and fine single examples, tied by MILANO cds in red, information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with ambulant cds and octagonal BOLOGNA arrival cds of the next day. Backflap missing, nevertheless a most attractive registered cover, franked correctly with twice 15 c. for the double rate and 30 c. registration fee. Certs. E. Diena (1990), Bottaccchi (1996).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6742 Italy

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    1870 (Sept 15): Entire letter from Ancona to Constantinople, bearing 1863 DLR printing 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, a fine and fresh multiple, tied by light numeral obliterator. ANCONA despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with BRINDISI transit and CONSTANTINOPEL arrival cds (Sept 23) of the Austrian consular post office. Directed to the captain of an Italian vessel, correctly franked with 60 c. for a journey with an Austrian vessel.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6743 Italy

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    1869 (March 4): Lettersheet from Livorno to Marseille, bearing 1863 DLR printing 40 c. rose-carmine, a fine and fresh example with vivid colour, tied by crisp company cachet "EMILIO BIAGINI LIVORNO" in blue only. French framed "P.D." handstamp and "ITALIE 7 MARS 69 MARSEILLE" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival cds of the same day. Attractive combination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6744 Italy

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    1864 (Feb 12): Entire letter from Genova to Marseille, bearing 1863 DLR printing 40 c. rose-carmine, a fine and fresh example with vivid colour, tied upon arrival by French Gros Chiffres '2240' numeral lozenge in black. French framed "P.D." handstamp and "ITALIE 15 FEVR 64 MARSEILLE" entry cds, both in red alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the appealing and interesting franking.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6745 Italy

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    1865 (Jan 6): Entire letter from Palermo to London, bearing 1863 DLR 60 c. in a violet shade, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour, tied by two strikes of two-line straight "VIA / DI MARE" handstamp in red with another strike, "P.D." handstamp and LONDON arrival (Jan 11) cds, all in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit (Jan 9) cds. Interesting cancellation on this denomination, presumably applied in Genova, a light file fold, but a very interesting entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6746 Italy

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    1864 (Dec 1): Double rate lettersheet from Messina to London, bearing 1863 DLR 60 c. light lilac, a single adhesive and a horizontal strip of three, fresh and fine, tied by three strikes of numeral '16' grill obliterator with framed "P.D." handstamp in black and LONDON arrival (Jan 11) cds in red alongside. Light horizontal file fold, not distracting from this appealing franking. Sassone = € 870.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6747 Italy

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    1870 (Aug 5): Insured Envelope from Vercelli to Florence, endorsed "Valore dichiarato Lire 1'500", bearing an extremely rare single franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. scarlet definitive, tied by clear numeral '16' grill obliterator with VERCELLI despatch cds, framed RACCOMANDATO and ASSICURATO handstamps, all in black alongside. Reverse with two ambulant cds's and "FIRENZE RACCOMANDATO" cds (Aug 6) in black. Cover slightly tatty, some perforation irregularities, but an interesting and correct franking. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 16'000.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 150 centesimi which make in total 200 centesimi. It is directed to the War Department as Florence was the capital of Italy between 1865 and 1870.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6748 Italy

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    1871 (Aug 26): Lettersheet from Genova to Lima, bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. scarlet definitive in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, tied together by clear numeral '13' grill obliterator with GENOVA despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp, both in black as well as "LONDON PAID" transit (Aug 29) cds in red alongside. Reverse with LIMA arrival cds (Oct 1) in black. Horizontal file fold, but a rare combination. Cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 7'000.rnNote: The correct franking via London was 180 centesimi and this amount is also not at to left of the cover. It is not not clear why the item was franked with 220 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6749 Italy

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    1866 Torino printing; 1892 (March 10): Inland response stationery postcard 7½ c. with millesime '90' (Sassone IP16B) bearing additional franking of 1866 Torino printing horizontally bisected 1 c. green-olive and 2 c. brown-red, sent within Milano. The indicium and the adhesives cancelled by light datestamp. An extraordinary combination to pay the 10 centisimi postcard rate. Cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6750 Italy

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    1867 (Jan 26): Lettersheet from Codroipo to Tarvis in Valromana, Venetia, bearing 1863 DLR 1 c. green-olive and 2 c. 'rosso mattone' in a vertical pair in mixed franking with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' in Type I, four fine adhesives, tied by perfect CODROPIO despatch cds, "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with oval "UDINE 26 / 1" transit datestamp and TARVIS arrival two-line datestamp of the next day. File folds not distracting from the splendid franking, correctly paying the 25 centesimi rate from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6751 Italy

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    1873 (March 21): Printed matter entire from Spezia to Genova, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 c. brick-red, tied by two-line straight "VIA / DI MARE" handstamp in black, an additional strike alongside, reverse with GENOVA arrival (March 22) cds. A rare shipmail cancellation on this stamp, applied upon arrival.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6752 Italy

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    1879 (Nov 28): Entire letter from Roma to Barcelona, bearing a 'Two Kings' and three issues mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 5 c. 'verde grigio scuro' and 1877 Changed colours 10 c. blue in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine, tied by fair barred '267' numeral obliterator and "ROMA FERROVIA" despatch cds. A fresh attractive three-colour franking, including a 'gemelli' franking of two 10 centesimi adhesives from two issues, an exceptional combination to pay the 25 centesimi UPU rate. Cert. Sorani (1999), Chiavarello (1999).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6753 Italy

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    1881 (Jan 4): Lettersheet from Montorio to Penne, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre, tied by '2078' numeral obliterator in black, matching "MONTORIO AL VOMANO" cds in black alongside. Reverse with TERAMO transit cds of the same day. The ten centesimi stamp used extremely late after it became invalid on September 1st, 1877. Only three cover with usages after that date are known which had not been taxed. Cert. E. Diena (1986).rnProvenance: Collection De La Rue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6754 Italy

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    1877 (Jan 10): Lettersheet from Capua to Caserta, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre in a horizontal pair showing variety: inverted watermark 'filigrana capovolta', the multiple tied by '49' numeral obliterator in black, matching CAPUA cds in black alongside. An appealing cover with this variety, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6755 Italy

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    1872 (June 21): Triple rate large sized envelope from Montemarano to Roma, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. ochre in a block of six, a fine and fresh multiple in a vibrant shade, cancelled by two superb strikes of '1466' numeral obliterator in black (Sassone AV = 4 punti), a matching despatch cds alongside. Reverse with AVELLINO transit and ROMA arrival (June 22) cds's. An attractive cover, cert. E. Diena (1993) Sassone = € 1'150 for a block of four.rnProvenance: Collection Seregni.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6756 Italy

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    1871 (Aug 3): Registered envelope from Bagnacavallo to Florence, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by '372' numeral obliterator, matching BAGNACAVALLO despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with FIRENZE arrival cds of the next day. An attractive registered cover, correctly franked with 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6757 Italy

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    1874 (Jan): Registered envelope from Filacciano to Paris, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, three fine adhesives, tied by light '1487' numeral obliterator of Filacciano without a despatch cds alongside. Front struck in addition with framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp and French "ITALIE 19 JANV .. MODANE" entry cds in blue. Reverse with ambulant and PARIS arrival cds's. Part of backflap and paper underlying the detached wax seals missing, nevertheless an attractive three-colour franking, correctly paying the 70 centesimi rate with 40 c. for postage to France and 30 c. registration fee. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6758 Italy

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    1875 (May 8): Registered large-sized envelope from Roma to Paris, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine (8 single examples) in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue (8 single examples), tied by fair '206' numeral obliterator, matching ROMA despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Front struck in addition by indistinct French MODANE entry cds and framed "R" handstamp, both in blue. Reverse with Italian "TORINO - MODANE" ambulant and arrival cds (May 11) cds's. Cover with imperfections as to be expected for an item of that sheer size, roughly opened and shortened at top, an astonishing mass franking to pay the postage of eleven times the 40 c. rate to France plus 50 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1990).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6759 Italy

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    1878 (Sept 8): Entire letter from Napoli to Corfu, Ionian Islands, bearing 1866 Torino printing 30 c. brown, tied by '19' numeral handstamp in black, matching NAPOLI despatch cds alongside, reverse with BRINDISI transit and KERKYRA arrival (Aug 30, julian) cds. Correctly franked for the UPU single rate to Greece, using a French vessel.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6760 Italy

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    1868 (Nov 18): Registered envelope from Nocera to Florence, bearing 1866 Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano', 40 c. 'rosa carminio' and 60 c. lilac in mixed franking with 1867 (April) DLR printing 20 c. blue, four fine adhesives, each tied by light '1547' numeral obliterator with matching NOCERA despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with FIRENZE arrival cds of the next day. Part of backflap missing and one sideflap torn, nevertheless a most attractive cover with a splendid four-colour franking, correctly paying the 150 centesimi rate with six times 20 c. for the sixth weight rate and 30 c. registration fee. Cert. Bottacchi (1997).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6761 Italy

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    1882 (May 25): Registered envelope from Ghedi to Casalbuttano, bearing a 'Two Kings' mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano' and 40 c. rose-carmine in combination with 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange, tied by perfect barred '1112' numeral obliterator with matching GHEDI despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit and CASALBUTTANO arrival cds's of the next day. Cover shortened at left and top, nevertheless a fresh three-colour franking of utmost attractiveness correctly paying the triple rate registration with three times 20 c. for the postage and 30 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6762 Italy

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    1887 (March 6): Envelope from Milano to Dresden, bearing a 'Two Kings' mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano' in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine, tied by clear barred duplex '181' numeral obliterator & MILANO FERROVIA cds. Reverse with "DRESDEN-ALTST." arrival (March 9) cds. Cover with edge wear, nevertheless an interesting franking correctly paying the double UPU rate. Signed Sorani.rnNote: The cover is directed to Ermenegildo Antonio Donadini (1847 in Spalato - 1936 in Radebeul), an Austro-German painter, photograph and art collector who became in 1881 professor of figurative painting in Dresden.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6763 Italy

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    1881 (May 27): Lettersheet from Voltri to Veracruz, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. carmine, a fine and fresh adhesive in a vibrant shade, tied by superb barred '2493' numeral obliterator, matching VOLTRI despatch cds alongside. Reverse with LONDON transit (May 30) cds. Vertical file fold with paper split at top and some toning, nevertheless a most attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the sea postal rate of the UPU.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6764 Italy

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    1868 (July 7): Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 60 c. lilac, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 10 JUIL. LANSLEBOURG" entry cds alongside. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy and "TORINO - SUSA" ambulant cds. Minor toning and some edge wear just mentioned for accuracy, a most interesting piece of postal history, the franking paying the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6765 Italy

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    1880 (Nov 24): Registered envelope from Milano to Genova, bearing a 'Two Kings' mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 40 c. red-carmine in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine, tied by clear barred '2824' numeral obliterator with "MILANO SUCC. N. 2" depatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds of the next day. Attractive cover paying correctly the registered rate with 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6766 Italy

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    1881 (May 16): Triple rate official entire letter from Lampedusa to Grotte, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by superb barred '960' numeral obliterator, matching "LAMPEDUSA (ISOLA)" despatch cds and administrative cachet in black alongside. Reverse with GIRGENTI transit and GROTTE arrival (May 19) cds's. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6767 Italy

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    1870 (Jan 4): Letter sheet from Venice to Scutari in Albania, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, tied by '196' numeral obliterator with matching VENEZIA despatch cds in black alongside. Upon arrival in Scutari, Turkey 1868 Dulos 1 pi. yellow (Mi 14A) were added, cancelled by clear Scutari handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 3 / Tchilinghirian fig. 498) in blue with matching thimble "SCUTARI D'ALBANIA" arrival (Jan 13) cds alongside in blue. Reverse with oval TRIEST transit datestamp (Jan 5). Light horizontal file fold well away from the stamps, nevertheless a scarce and attractive mixed Italy - Turkey franking cover, signed E. Diena.rnNote: Part prepaid cover sent with the Austrian Lloyd to the port of Antivari, the part of the journey from there to Scutari had to be paid by the addressee.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6768 Italy

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    1880 (June 16): Envelope from Milano to Berlin, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet, a fine and fresh adhesive with vibrant colour, tied by superb clear '181' numeral obliterator, matching "MILANO FERROVIA" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Berlin distribution datestamp (June 18). Cert. E. Diena (1979) Sassone = € 5'000.rnNote: With high probability of philatelic motivation, as the franking of 200 c. is no multiple of the 30 c. UPU rate.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 6769 Italy

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    1882 (May 15): Registered envelope from Torino to Lyon, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet in mixed franking with Umberto 25 c. blue, tied by fair '28' numeral obliterator, matching "TORINO RACCOM." despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival cds of the next day. An appealing registered cover of the eighth weight UPU rate with eight times 25 c. postage and 25 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6770 Italy

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    1865 (Jan 1) De La Rue Printing 20 on 15 c.; 1867 (Jan 10): Entire letter from S. Pier d'Arena to Milano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. sky-blue 'azzuro celeste', Type I showing variety: horizontal perf shifted strongly resulting in an adhesive with a reduced height, tied by superb '138' numeral obliterator with matching "S. PIER D'ARENA" cds in black alongside. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds of the same day. Light vertical file fold not distracting at all from this rare and interesting usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'000.rnReference: Depicted and discussed in Zanaria & Serra (1985) on page 220.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6771 Italy

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    1866 (May 15): Double rate Entire letter from Torino to Sestri Levante, bearing a 'gemelli' franking of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. sky-blue 'celeste chiaro' in Type I and blue in Type II, two fine adhesives, cancelled together by '28' numeral obliterator with matching TORINO despatch cds in black alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit and arrival cds's of the same day. A very fresh entire with this scarce and desirable franking of two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo'. Signed Oliva; cert. Colla (1995) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6772 Italy

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    1866 (April 11): Double rate Entire letter from Ferrara to Milano, bearing a 'gemelli' franking of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'celeste chiaro' in Type I and 'azzuro celeste' in Type III, two fine adhesives in clearly different shades, tied together by FERRARA cds in black, another clear information strike alongside. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds and distribution cachet of the next day. A fresh entire with this appealing franking of two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo'. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6773 Italy

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    Third Italian War of Independence 1866 (Aug 17): Lettersheet from Ponte S. M. Maddalena to Padova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue, Type II, tied by Austrian-style "PONTE S. M. MADDALENA" cds in black. Signed Sorani.rnNote: Usage of Italian definitive during the occupation of Venetia prior to the peace treaty of Zürich.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6774 Italy

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    1866 (Dec 11): Envelope from Verona to Arzignano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II in a vertical strip of four and a pair, fine and fresh multiples, tied by light Austrian-style VERONA cds in black. Reverse with ARZIGNANO arrival cds of the next day. A fresh entire of the sixth weight rate, the selfmade envelope included presumably some samples. Cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 5'220.rnReference: Tanaria & Serra, 1992 supplement on page 236.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6775 Italy

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    1866 (Feb 21): Envelope from Milano to Ponte de Piave, Venetia, bearing the rarest 'gemelli' combination of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II and 'azzuro celeste' in Type III in mixed franking with 1863 DLR 5. 'grigio verde scuro' (3), five fine adhesives, tied by MILANO despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in black. Reverse with TREVISO transit (Feb 27) cds. An appealing combination franking including the rarest combination two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo', correctly paying the 55 centesimi rate from the second Italian to the second Austrian rayon. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6776 Italy

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    1867 (Feb 4): Lettersheet written in Zante on the Ionian Islands abd directed to Genova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' in Type III, a fresh adhesives with some perf irregularities at the right side, tied by framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI" shipmail handstamp in black, another information strike alongside. Reverse with Greek KERKYRA (Jan 26, julian) and Italian BRINDISI (Feb 10) transit cds's. Paid only for the Italian part of the journey, therefore taxed with '6' (decimi) upon arrival. Interesting cover despatched directly at the vessel of the Austrian Lloyd, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6777 Italy

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    Usage after being invalidated 1867 (Aug 17): Double rate lettersheet from Milano to Sondrio in the Valtellina, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. celeste in Type III, two fine adhesives, not cancelled as they had been invalidated after July 31, 1867. The front struck with MILANO despatch cds, the cover taxed first with '8' then with '6' (decimi). Reverse with shipmail "COMO - COLICO" (Aug 17) of the Lago di Como and SONDRIO arrival (aug 18) cds's. An interesting combination of a usage after the end of validity and a journey including shipmail transport. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6778 Italy

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    1869 (Aug 20): Lettersheet from Mondovi-Piazza to Corfu, endorsed "via di Brindisi", bearing three examples of 1867 (April) DLR printing 20 c. 'celeste chiaro', cancelled by bold strikes of '108' numeral obliterator and matching "MONDOVI-PIAZZA" despatch cds, both in black. Crisp "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO and BRINDISI transit cds's as well as KERKYRA arrival cds (Aug 16, julian). Sideflaps missing and light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an attractive and interesting franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6779 Italy

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    1873 (Dec 5): Entire letter from Diano Marina to La Rochelle, bearing 1867 (April) 20 c. blue from the DLR printing in a 'gemelli' combination with 20 c. dark-blue from the Torino printing, cancelled by light  '977' numeral obliterator with "DIANO MARINA" despatch cds in black, "P.D." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 6 DEC. 73 AMB. M.-CENIS" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with a whole plethora of Italian and French ambulant cds's as well as LA ROCHELLE arrival cds (Dec 7). Attractive and interesting, paying the 40 c. rate to France, signed Colla.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6780 Italy

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    1877 (Oct 29): Official lettersheet from Segni to Bassiano, bearing 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, cancelled by clear '1737' numeral obliterator in violet (Sassone RM = 7 punti) with matching SEGNI despatch cds in violet alongside. Front struck in addition by two official cachets of the mayor and the lawyer. Reverse with VELLETRI and SEZZE transit cds's of the same day. A most appealing cover with the cancellation in this exceptional colour, the franking paying twice the special official rate of 10 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6781 Italy

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    1877/79 Definitive issue with Changed Colours; 1877 (Oct): Official lettersheet from Vairano to Caserta, bearing 1877 10 c. blue, a vertical strip of five and a single adhesive, tied by three clear strikes of "Vairano" handstamp of the 'lineare corsivo' type in black (Sassone CE = 4 punti), two cachets of the mayor of Vairano alongside. Reverse with CASERTA arrival (Oct 7) cds. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an exceptional sixth weight rate item with 10 c. reduced rate for official mail. Cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 2'120.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6782 Italy

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    1877c (Dec): Envelope coming in with shipmail to Napoli and directed to Palermo, bearing 1877 20 c. ochre-orange, a fine and fresh single adhesive, tied by three clear strikes of framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI INTERNO", reverse with NAPOLI transit (Dec 14) transit and PALERMO arrival (Dec 15) cds's. An interesting item, originating presumably from one of the islands of the gulf of Naples. Signed G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6783 Italy

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    1879 (Aug) Effigie di Umberto I Definitives; 1889 (Sept 21): Registered envelope from Saronno to Pavia, bearing 1879 Umberto 5 c. green, 10 c. carmine and 50 c. bright violet, each tied by clear SARONNO despatch cds with matching registration label alongside. Reverse with ambulant, NAPOLI transit and PAVIA arrival (Sept 24) cds's. Attractive three-colour cover, correctly franked with twice 20 c. postage and 25 c. registration fee which was lowered from 30 c. on August 1st, 1889. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6784 Italy

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    1895 (Jan 21): Insured envelope with an insured value of 100 lire, sent from Macchia to Tarsia, bearing 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine and 20 c. orange in combination with 1891/96 25 c. blue, tied by clear "MACCHIA (COSENZA)" datestamp with ASSICURATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with "ROSSANO (COSENZA)" transit and TARSIA arrival (Jan 22) cds's. Attractive three-colour cover from Calabria, the franking paying 20 c. postage, 25 c. registration fee and 10 c. for the insurance up to 300 lire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6785 Italy

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    1886 (Dec 31): Envelope from Ripa to Lugo, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange, a fresh adhesive with vibrant colour, tied by superb oval RIPA datestamp of this local auxiliary post office. Reverse with PERUGIA transit and LUGO arrival (Jan 2, 1887) cds's. Attractive cover from this small office, today named Ripabianca. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6786 Italy

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    1885 (April 28): Registered envelope from Spaccaforno to Roma, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange and 50 c. violet, two fresh adhesives in vivid colour, each tied by superb '2228' numeral obliterator with  SPACCOFORNO despatch cds and matching registration label alongside. Reverse with SIRACUSA transit and ROMA arrival (May 1) cds's. An appealing cover from Sicily, correctly franked with twice 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee. 
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6787 Italy

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    1898 (Jan 27): Registered envelope from Piano to Pistoia, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange in a 'gemelli' mixed franking with 1891/96 Umberto 20 c. orange and Stemma 5 c. green, tied by superb "CASTEL DEL PIANO (GROSSETO)" despatch datestamp with registration handstamp alongside. Reverse with FIRENZE transit and PISTOIA arrival (Jan 28) cds's. Attractive combination, paying correctly 20 c. postage and 25 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1996)
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6788 Italy

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    1892 (April 12): Envelope from Arona to Monaco, bearing 25 c. blue, tied by "ARONA (NOVARA)" despatch with clear information strike and superb "MONACO PRINCIPAUTE" arrival (April 13) cds in black alongside. Some edge wear and toning, nevertheless an interesting destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6789 Italy

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    Umberto I Definitives, Later Issues; 1894 (Oct 27): Envelope from Livorno to Calcutta, bearing 1889 Umberto 40 c. brown, tied by light LIVORNO despatch datestamp with "RECEIVED BRINDISI 21 NOV 94" rubber handstamp in violet alongside. Reverse with "SEA POST OFFICE NO 12 94" shipmail cds. Lower backflap missing, still a desirable cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6790 Italy

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    1902 (Sept 7): Insured envelope with a declared value of 5'000 lire, sent from Aidone to Palermo, bearing a 'Two Kings' franking of 1889 Umberto 40 c. brown and 60 c. violet (2) in combination with 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 5 c. green and 1 l. brown & green, tied by "AIDONE (CALTANISSETTA)" despatch datestamp with ASSICURATA handstamp alongside. Reverse with Catania - Palermo ambulant and "PALERMO (RACCOM.)" arrival (Sept 9) cds's. Some paper imperfections on reverse due to detached wax seals, nevertheless an interesting and delightful cover, the franking paying four times the postage of 20 centesimi, a 25 c. registration fee and 16 times the insurance fee of 10 c. for a value of 300 lire or parts thereof, in total 265 centesimi. Cert. Sorani (1996).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6791 Italy

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    1891 (Aug 8): Envelope from Rome to Veracruz, bearing 1889 Umberto 45 c. green-olive and 1890/91 20 on 30 c. brown, tied by "TORINO SUCC N 3" cds with two registration handstamps and VERACRUZ arrival (Aug 21) cds alongside. Attractive cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6792 Italy

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    1889 Umberto 5 l. green & carmine and 1 l. brown & yellow, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light "ROMA 28 7 90" despatch cds to piece. A rare usage of both highest values of this issue. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6793 Italy

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    1901 (Oct 27): Small-sized envelope from Pontenure to Modena, bearing on reverse a 'Two Kings' and 'gemelli' franking of 1891/96 Umberto 10 c. carmine in combination with 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 10 c. carmine, tied by PONTENURE despatch and MODENA arrival cds's. A charming cover, the franking of two adhesives from different issues but with the same denomination and shade pays the 20 centesimi inland rate. Signed E. Diena & Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6794 Italy

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    1893 (Aug 26): Large linnen registered envelope from Torino to New York, bearing 1891/96 Umberto 5 l. carmine & blue in mixed franking with four examples of 1879 Umberto 25 c. blue, tied by indistinct "TORINO (RACCOM.)" cds in black, registration handstamp alongside.The leftmost 25 c. adhesive slightly rubbed in the upper part, not distracting at all from this enormous and rare franking, as the usage of the 5 l. definitive is very rare on complete covers, the majority are cover fronts. Cert. Zanaria (1999) Sassone = € 40'000.rnNote: The franking of 600 centesimi suggest an envelope of the 23th weight rate between 330-345 gram with 25 centesimi postage for each 15 gram or parts thereof and an additional registration fee of 25 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6795 Italy

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    1913 (Jan 12): Envelope from Bologna to Novara, bearing on front and reverse a mass franking of 1901 Aquila Sabauda 1 c. brown, (15 in a block of six and three horizontal strips of three), tied by "BOLOGNA FERROVIA" despatch cds, reverse with NOVARA arrival cds. Front bears in addition an Art Nouveau vignette dedicated to the occupation of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6796 Italy

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    1907 (July 31): Registered envelope from Chatillon, Aosta valley to Waikumete nearby Auckland, bearing 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 50 c. mauve, tied by CHATILLON despatch cds, matching registration label alongside, reverse with Italian ambulant cds and WAIKUMETE arrival (Sept 10) cds's. Cover shortened at left, but an exceptional destination in New Zealand from the Aosta valley.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6797 Italy

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    Falso dell'epoca, called of Milano 1931 (Nov 21): Picture postcard within Venezia, bearing a forgery to defraud the Postal system of 1906 10 c. rose, tied by clear "VENEZIA FERROVIA 21 XI 31" cds. A fine and very late usage. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 5'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6798 Italy

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    1910 (Dec 27): Commemorative picture postcard within Napoli, bearing on the picture side 1910 commemorative issue for the 50th anniversary of the Sicily Risorgimento 5 c. carmine, tied by "NAPOLI 14 (PIAZZA DELLA BORSA)" cds. Another strike on the address side.rnNote: These two stamps were sold only in post offices of the Neapolitan provinces from December 1st, 1910 and could be used until end of January 1912 only within Italy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6799 Italy

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    1922 (June 4): 9th Italian Philatelic Congress Trieste, complete set of four values, a fresh and fine set with optimal centering and full unmounted og. A choice set, certs. Sorani (2006), Zanaria (2006) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6800 Italy

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    1923 (June 18): Envelope from Roma to Bologna, bearing 1923 Propaganda Fide 30 c. carmine & orange, tied by "ROMA CENTRO" cds in black, "QUARTIERE POSTALE" handstamp alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Taxed as the letter rate was 50 centesimi. Rough opening not affecting the adhesive, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6801 Italy

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    1925 (April 5): Registered Envelope from Napoli to Vienna, bearing 1924 ovpt. Victory issue 1 l. on 15 c. slate in a horizontal pair, tied by indistinct "NAPOLI CENTRO" cds in black, registration label alongside, reverse with Bologna-Venezia ambulant cds of the next day. Cover shortened at top, some perforation irregularities at base of the right stamp, nevertheless a rare usage on cover. Certs. E. Diena (1982 & 1992), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 6'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6802 Italy

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    1925 (Jan 16): Registered Envelope from Brescia to Orzinuovi, bearing  a block of four of 1925 Vittorio Emanuele III 25 on 60 c. blue, overprint in Type II and 1906 10 c. rose in a vertical pair, tied by "BRESCIA SEZIONE RIUNITE" cds with matching registration label alongside. First day of the new rate with 60 c. postage and 60 c. registration fee, in addition first month of the overprinted definitive. Cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 2'400 for four single ovpt stamps.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6803 Italy

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    1925 (March 14): Envelope from Firenze to Amsterdam, bearing 1924/25 ovpt. definitive issue 1,75 l. on 10 l. olive & rose, tied by "FIRENZE FERROVIA" machine cancellation. A rare single usage of this stamp, cert. Sorani (1996) Sassone = € 2'750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6804 Italy

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    1927 (June 24): Insured envelope from Fiumefreddo to Palermo, bearing 1927 2,65 l. violet perf. 11, tied by "FIUMEFREDDO (CATANIA)" cds in black, information strike and matching registration label alongside. Reverse with two ambulant and "PALERMO CENTRO" arrival cds's of the same day. A fine cover, very rare with an isolated usage of this violet definitive, correctly franked with 60 c. postage, 125 c. registration fee and 80 c. insurance fee up to a declared value of 200 lire. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6805 Italy

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    1929 (Nov 11): Registered Envelope from Genova to Napoli, bearing 1929 Vittorio Emanuele III 1,75 l. brown, perf. 13¾, tied by "GENOVA (SUCC. 10) (VIA XX SETTEMBRE)" cds in black, matching registration label and information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA" transit cds of the same day. A fresh and fine cover with this very rare brown definitive, correctly franked with 50 c. for the postage and 125 c. for the registration fee, an unusual usage in Genova, signed A. Diena & Russo; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 18'000.rnNote: The 1929 definitive perf 13¾ is known to be sold in the post offices of Bologna, to a lesser extent also in Roma and on Sicily (Caltanissetta and Enna).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6806 Italy

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    1929 (April 20): Local envelope sent within Rome, bearing 1929 Imperiale 7½ c. dark violet in a horizontal pair and 10 c. brown, tied by "ROMA CENTRO" machine datestamp in black, reverse with a ROMA - MONTECATINI slogan machine cancellation. Correctly franked for a local cover, this is a usage from the first day of the Imperiale definitives.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6807 Italy

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    1936 (Oct 1): Registered Envelope from Torino to Novara, bearing 1936 Orazio anniversary 2,55+1 l. ardesia and 75 c. arminio, tied by "TORINO No 25 (VIA S. SECONDO)" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with ambulant and NOVARA arrival cds of the next day. An appealing fourth weight rate cover with four times 50 c. postage and 125 c. registration fee, cert. Colla (2008) Sassone = € 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6808 Italy

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    1937 (Oct 7): Registered express airmail envelope from Milano to Berlin, bearing 1937 Assistenza all'infanza commemoratives Posta aerea 5+3 l. erminio, 1.25 l. blue in a horizontal pair and 25 c. green, tied by "MILANO CORRISP. PACCHI" cds in black, a matching registration handstamp and Italian "PAR AVION" and German "DURCH EILBOTEN" labels alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA AEREO" transit and "BERLIN LICHTENFELDE" arrival (Oct 9) cds's. An appealing usage of these sought after adhesives, cert. R. Donnini (2000) Sassone = € 3'260.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6809 Italy

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    1938 (July 16): Registered envelope from Roma to Aichach, Bavaria, bearing 1937 Augosto anniversary 2,55+2 l. ardesia, 15 c. brown and 10 c. green-blue, tied by "ROMA 7 (PIAZZA S. IGNAZIO)" cds in black, a matching registration label and a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with ambulant, München slogan transit and AICHACH arrival (July 18) cds's. Overfranked by 5 c., signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6810 Italy

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    Airmail stamps, Balbo Transatlantic Mass Formation Flight 1930 (Dec.): 7L.70, a fresh and fine example. Sassone =  EUR 1'100.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6811 Italy

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    Airmail stamps, 1933: Triticco della Crociera Nord Atlantica 19+75 l. und 44+75 l. with ovpt. I-BALB, two upper left corner marginal examples, well centered and perforated, fresh colour and unmounted og. Sassone = € 750.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6812 Italy

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    Airmail, Crociera Transatlantica del Generale Balbo 1930 (Dec 15): Airmail cover from Roma to Rio de Janeiro, bearing Crociera Transatlantica 7.70 l. with Imperiale 1.25 l. blue, tied with matching commemorative slogan machine cancellation, the cover with signatures of all pilots. Front struck in addition with RIO DE JANEIRO arrival machine datestamp. An appealing Airmail item, cert. E. Diena (1996) Sassone = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6813 Italy

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    Airmail, First Flight London - Capetown 1932 (Jan 21): Cover from Roma to Capetown, bearing Airmail 1926/28 5 l. green in a horizontal pair in combination with 1929 Imperiale 1.25 l. blue, tied by crisp "ROMA CENTRO / POSTA AEREA" cds in black. Reverse with Pescara - Brindisi ambulant, "ALEXANDRIA RECU PAR AVION" transit (Jan 23) and bilingual "CAPETOWN KAAPSTAD" arrival (Feb 2) cds. Flight from London with stopovers in Brindisi and Alexandria to Capetown Sassone no. 278.rnProvenance: Collection Celeste.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6814 Italy

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    Airmail 1932 (Aug 20): Express Cover from Roma to Helsinki, bearing 1932 Garibaldi Posta Aerea 2.25+1 l. carmine & grey in a vertical pair, tied by light "ROMA CENTRO POSTA AEREA" cds in black, "BASEL FLUGPLATZ LUFTPOST 22. VIII.32" transit cds and German "MIT FLUGPOST BEFÖRDERT LUFTPOSTAMT BERLIN C2" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with ROMA and MILANO as well as BERLIN (Aug 22) transit cds's. An unusual destination from Italy, sent from the Finnish embassy, correctly franked with 1.25 l. postage abroad, 75 c. airmail surtaxe within Europe and 2.50 l. express surcharge. Sassone = € 1'300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6815 Italy

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    Airmail 1936 (Dec 11): Cover from the National Italian Philatelic Union ASDA in Roma to the Ameer of Bahawalpur, British India, bearing 1930 Posta Aereo 5 l. green in combination with 1936 Nascita Orazio 20 c. carmine, 30 c. brown and 75 c. carmine (pair and single adhesive), tied by light "ROMA CENTRO" cds in black, matching registration handstamp alongside, front also with two large Airmail labels. Reverse with crisp "SADIQQARH PALACE BAHAWALPUR DELY. 17 DEC 36" arrival cds. Cover with some edge wear and vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless and intersting item.rnNote: His Highness Sadeq Mohammad Khan V (1904-1966), ruler of the feudatory state of Bahawalpur, located in today eastern Pakistan was one of the great Indian philatelists of his time. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6816 Italy

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    Airmail 1938 (Sept 16): Cover from Torino to Sao Paulo, bearing 1937 Bimillenario Nascita Augusto Airmail 5+1 l. violet-black and ordinary stamp 1.75+1 l. lilac in a block of four, tied by clear "TORINO FERROVIA / POSTA AEREA" cds in black. Reverse with "S. PAULO" arrival (Sept 21) cds. A most desirable franking Sassone = € 4'600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6817 Italy

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    Airmail 1938 (Nov 18): Registered Cover from Genova to Sao Paulo, bearing 1929 Imperiale 50 l. violet, two single adhesives, 50 c. violet, 1 l. violet in a pair and 2 l. carmine in a horizontal strip of three in combination with 1930 Posta Aereo 50 c. brown, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "GENOVA No 9 / BORSA MERCI" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA RACCOMANDATE" and VENTIMIGLIA transit and ambulant cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the Pirelli correspondence, correctly franked with 3 l. for a third letter rate cover abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus 12 times 9.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Brasil with a French Airmail carrier, in total 121,50 lire, paid with seven different values. Certs. E. Diena (1992), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 6'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6818 Italy

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    Airmail 1939 (June 2): Registered Cover from Milano to Valparaiso, Chile, endorsed "Air France", bearing 1929 Imperiale 25 l. black-blue and 1930 Posta Aereo 1 l. violet, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "MILANO CORRISP. PACCHI RACCOM." cds in black, registration label alongside. Reverse with Milano - Genova & Genova - Ventimiglia ambulant and "VALPARAISO CHILE 10 JUN 39" arrival cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the well-known Oertly correspondence, correctly franked for a cover between 10 and 15 gr. with 1.25 l. for the single rate abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus three times 11.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Chile via Argentina with a French Airmail carrier, in total 38 lire. Signed Oliva & Colla; certs. E. Diena (1985), Serra (1992) Sassone = € 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6820 Italy

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    Pacchi Postali 1890 (Aug 26): Parcelcard model 251 with an indicium of 50 centesimi for a parcel of 2.06 kg from Ozzano nell'Emilia to Genova, bearing Pacchi Postali 1884/86 Umberto I 10 c. olive, both cancelled / tied by octagonal "OZZANI NELL'EMILIO (BOLOGNA)" cds in black, matching Parcel label alongside, reverse with GENOVA arrival (Aug 28) cds. Parcel card with the coupon detached, nevertheless an interesting usage. Cert. Sorani (1994) Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6821 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1863 (Nov 25): Unpaid local lettersheet within Foligno, bearing an 1863 Segnatasse 10 c. yellow, tied by FOLIGNO cds in red, another FOLIGNO strike with another cds in black alongside, reverse with an additional red strike. A most attractive cover, signed Emilio Diena; cert. Enzo Diena (1983) Sassone = € 900.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6822 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1869 (Aug 22): Entire letter within Roma, bearing 1852 2 bajocchi tied by Papal grill obliterator, redirected from the Papal States to Rieti in Italy, taxed upon arrival with 20 centesimi paying the Italian part of the journey, bearing an 1863 Segnatasse 10 c. yellow in a horizontal pair, tied by "RIETI UMBRIA 23 AGO 69" cds in black. Signed Oliva Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6823 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1871 (May 4): Unpaid lettersheet from Corfu to Gallipoli, KERKYRA despatch cds on front, taxed upon arrival with 60 centesimi, bearing Segnatasse 1869 10 c. brown-orange and 1870 50 c. ochre & carmine, tied by light GALLIPOLI cds (May 17, georgian) in black. Appealing porto cover using two different due issues, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6824 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1872 (May 18): Unpaid entire letter from Berdiansk to Genova, crisp BERDIANSK despatch and ODESSA transit (May 29, julian) cds's as well as Russian framed PORTO handstamp on front, taxed upon arrival with 1 lire, bearing Segnatasse 1870 1 l. blue & brown, tied by clear GENOVA cds (June 8, georgian) in black. Reverse with WIEN and VENEZIA transit cds's. Attractive cover from Ukraine under Russian rule.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6825 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1871 (May 31): Double rate unpaid entire letter from Montevideo to Genova, fair "CORREO MONTEVIDEO" despatch and octagonal French "MONTEVIDEO PAQ. FR. J No 2 31 MAI 71" shipmail datestamp on front, taxed upon arrival with 2 lire, bearing Segnatasse 1870 2 l. blue & brown, tied by clear GENOVA cds (June 1) in black. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, some corner wear, nevertheless an appealing cover with this stamp, which made its journey on board of the steamer "Jindh" on the French line J between Buenos Ayres and Bordeaux. Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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