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Catalogue 288: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 6222 France

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    1876: Triple rate large-sized registered value cover with an insured value of 9'950 francs, sent from Loudun to St. Maixant, bearing a mass franking of Sage 75 rose carmine type I, a vertical strip of five and nine singe examples (two torn) together with single 5 c. green type II and 15 c. blue type II, tied by crisp despatch (Jan 11, 85) cds superb ingormation strike and CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement giving a weight of 38 gram, ambulant and arrival (Jan 13) cds's. In spite of its limitations a stunning franking paying correctly 45 c. for a cover with a weight between 30 and 50 gram plus 25 c. fixed fee and 100 times 10 c. for the insurance.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6223 France

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    1877: Printed matter wrapper from Plancher-le-Mines to Menton, bearing Sage 1 c. black on cobalt type II, the rare shade adhesive with good perforation and in fresh colour, tied by despatch (Aug 18, 78) cds. Signed Calves Maury = € 2'850.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6224 France

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    1877: Two value covers with an insured value of 10'000 francs, both bearing a pair of the 5 fr. violet on lilac paper type II in combination with other Sage adhesives, sent from Paris and Hucqueliers with the matching datestamps and timbre indicatif struck to front and reverse. An appealing duo, one signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6225 France

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    1876/98: Selection 31 covers with Sage frankings sent abroad incl. 1876 precursor postcard to Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, 1877 Troyes to Mulhouse with mixed franking Cérès 15 c. & Sage 15 c., 1876 two covers to Basel with 25 c. ultramarine & Cérès 5 c. green, 1877 Alger to Strasbourg with pair 15 c. grey type I, same franking on cover to London, 30 c. brown type I as single frankings tied by Paris Départ in blue and Convoyeur ligne Armentières, 1878 underpaid entire to Switzerland, 25 c. black on red as single and pair franking, 25 c. bistre as single (2) and pair franking (2), one to Vera Cruz, 35 c. violet-black on yellow 1881 on double rate entire to Mauritius, also later usages for example to Guatemala, Circular Shanghai to Switzerland, to Port Louis, Brazil, Argentina, also three to Portugal.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6226 France

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    1900/37c.: Selection stamps in primarily unused / unmounted og. condition incl. Semeuse, Merson, partially in blocks of four, Caisse d'Amortissement, Sourire de Reims, 1929/31 large format definitives, also these partially in blocks of four, Carnet 'Lux Radio'. In addition 1892 registered cover Monte-Carlo with 75 c. definitive, and Andorra commemorative stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6227 France

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    Postage due 1859: Unpaid Entire letter within Bercy, taxed and franked with fine and fresh example of the Lithography due 10 c. black, type I, cancelled by light "BERCY 16 MARS 59" cds. Reverse with distribution cds of the next day. Light horizontal filing fold well away from the stamp, an appealing entire. Signed Pfenniger, Calves & Roumet Yv = € 850 / Maury = € 900.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6228 France

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    Postage due 1871/78: Unpaid cover from Arnay-le-Duc, taxed and franked with fine and fresh right marginal example of the Lithography due 40 c. blue, tied by "ARNAY-LE-DUC 3 DEC. 72" cds with information strike and postman's cachet 'N' alongside. An appealing entire. Signed Calves; cert. Roumet (1994) Yv = € 3'000 / Maury = € 2'750.rnNote: In the tariff of September 1871 the postage for paid single rate letters was 25 c., that for unpaid ones was 40 c.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6229 France

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    Postage due 1861/94: Selection nine fully or partially unpaid items, incl. four covers with 1859 Typographie 10 c., one from Ain-Beida to Constantine in Algeria, one on a double rate cover with a pair of the dues, in addition two covers with 1871 Typographie 25 c. & 30 c. black, also three journals with telegraph stamps 2 c. violet.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6246 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6+12/IIa
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    Inland letters 1861: Paris printing 40 l. mauve on blue together with First Athens Printing fine impression 10 l. orange, two fine and fresh adhesives with fair to large margins and vibrant colour, on 1862 cover from Patras to Piraeus tied by '9' numeral of Patras with matching cds (April 13) and framed PD handstamp alongside. Reverse with Athens transit (April 15) and Piraeus arrival (April 15) cds's. A very fresh and attractive cover, an appealing combination of the Paris and Athens printing. Hellas 6a+12/IIa.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6247 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 14/II
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    1862: First Athens Printing fine impression 40 l. mauve on blue, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, on 1862 double rate entire letter from Patras to Athens tied by '9' numeral of Patras with matching cds (Aug. 16) alongside. Reverse with Athens arrival (Aug. 17) cds. Lightest horizontal fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing entire. Opinion Holcombe (1992) Hellas 14/II = € 1'000.rnProvenance: 84. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1992), lot 4509.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6248 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25
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    1868/69: Cleaned Plates printing 5 l. green, five overlapped examples with good to large margins, on 1870 cover from Syros to Kymi tied by '67' numeral with matching SYROS despatch cds (Feb 4) alongside, reverse with indistinct KYMI arrival cds. Strong vertical file fold at right of the franking, otherwise an attractive inter-island cover. Signed Calves Hellas 25.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader, Aug. 1995.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6249 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 44
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    1876/77: New Values - Athens Printing 60 l. deep green, a superb left marginal example with good to large margins, on 1877 triple rate cover from Athens to Chios tied by ATENAI despatch cds (March 24), information strike alongside, reverse with indistinct arrival cds of the following day. Cover with some edge wear, nevertheless a rare inland use of this sought after adhesive. Signed Calves Hellas 46 = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6250 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3+4+5+6
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    Outgoing to Austria, mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1861 (Oct. 14): Entire letter from Piraeus to Trieste franked at 75 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1861 Paris printing 5 l. green, 10 l. orange on blue, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve, all tied by dotted '2' numeral of Piraeus, with PEIRAIUS despatch cds and PED in red alongside. Reverse with TRIEST arrival (Oct. 31, gregorian) cds and manuscript '15/3' in red crayon (15 kr. ship fee & 3 kr. Trieste local fee = 55 lepta). Lightest horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy but a remarkable and splendid four-colour cover, in addition a usage in the first month of issue of the Paris print. Cert. Holcombe (1999) Hellas 3+4+5+6.rnProvenance: The Sarah collection; 113. Corinphila sale (May 1999), lot 4125; title page.  
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6251 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18a+19a+20a+21a
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    Outgoing to Austria, mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1865 (Dec 5): Entire letter from Patras to Trieste franked at 75 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1865 Consecutive Athens printing 5 l. yellow-green, 10 l. orange on blue, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blue, all tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras, with PATRAI despatch cds and PED handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with oval TRIEST arrival (Dec 22, gregorian) cds and manuscript '15/3' in red crayon (15 kr. ship fee & 3 kr. Trieste local fee = 55 lepta). Lightest horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy but a most attractive four-colour franking. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Hellas 17+18+19+20.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6252 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17a
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    Outgoing to France, mail carried on French Paquebots, 1865 (Nov. 9): First page of Printed matter letter from Patras to Marseille franked at the inland 4 lepta printed matter rate with 1862/67 Consecutive Athens printing 2 l. yellow-bistre, a horizontal pair with good to enormous matgins including parts of two neighbouring adhesives, cancelled by one central strike of dotted '9' numeral of Patras, with matching despatch cds in black, French framed PD and "GRECE 29 NOV 65 MARSEILLE" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with Athens transit cds. Filing folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an extremely rare usage, following the certificate presumably of unique nature. Certificate and accompanying letter Tseriotis (2003) Hellas 16a.rnNote: Following the postal treaty between France and Greece from 1844, still valid in 1865, printed matter from Greece to France should have been franked with the inland printed matter rate of four lepta, while not postage had to be paid for the Shipmail and French part of the journey. This changed with the 1866 postal convention, compare the 'Greece - Postal rates on Overseas Mail' collection, 214. Corinphila sale, lot 5050.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6253 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 40+41+42
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    Outgoing to France, mail carried on French Paquebots, 1873 (March 1): Entire letter from Corfu to Annonay, franked at 1866 convention rate of 70 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1871/76 Meshed Paper printing 10 l. orange, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on blue, all cancelled by KERKYRA despatch cds, framed PD handstamp and French "GRECE 16 MARS 73", both in red alongside. Reverse with Lyon transit and ANNONAY arrival (March 17, gregorian) cds's. Lightest horizontal file, a most attractive three-colour franking. Signed Calves Hellas 40+41+42.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6254 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25+27+28
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    Outgoing to Italy, mail carried on French Paquebots, 1871 (Feb 14): Cover from Zakynthos / Zante to Gallipoli, Italy, franked at 1864 convention rate of 65 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1868/69 Cleaned Plates printing 5 l. yellow-green, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blue, all tied by dotted '111' numeral of Zakynthos with matching despatch cds and framed PD handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Kerkyra transit (Feb 16) and Gallipoli arrival (March 1, gregorian) cds's. Light file folds, nevertheless an attractive three-colour franking. Signed Raybaudi Hellas 25+27+28.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6255 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+19+20+21b
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    Incoming from Austria 1866 (Jan 27): Cover from Trieste sent unpaid to Sira, oval despatch datestamp on front, taxed on arrival with '75' (lepta) in red crayon and franked by overlapped Consecutive Athens printings 5 l. yellow-green, 10 l. red-orange on blue, 20 l. blue and 40 l. greyish rose, with fair to enormous margins, tied by SYROS arrival (Jan 19, julian) cds. Cover a little bit tatty, but a most attractive four-colour franking. Hellas 17+18e+19+20/II.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6256 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17+19+21+22
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    Incoming from France 1867 (Sept 4): Cover from Paris sent unpaid to Athens, despatch cds struck on front, taxed upon arrival with '132' (lepta) in red crayon and franked by Consecutive Athens printings 2 l. bistre, 10 l. red-orange, 40 l. mauve on blue and 80 l. carmine, four adhesives with good to large margins, cancelled by Athens arrival (Aug 31, julian) cds. Light horizontal file fold well away from the marvelous franking, a gem. Cert. Tseriotis (2003) Hellas 16b+18f+20/Ib+22b.rnNote: The 132 lepta rate from or to France is calculated by 20 lepta inland rate plus 1 French Franc = 112 lepta from the Greek port to France.rnProvenance: Collection Demetrius Spanos; collection Hermoupolis, Schuyler-Rumsey sale 15 (Aug. 2003), lot 2309.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6257 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4+11
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    Incoming from Greek offices in the Levant 1861 (Nov 10): Unpaid cover from Constantinople to Syros, despatch "KONSTANTIN TURKIA" cds on front in black, taxed upon arrival with Paris print 10 l. orange and right marginal example of First Athens Print 40 l. mauve on blue, two fine adhesives with fair to large margins and fresh colour, tied with '67' numeral of Syros. Reverse with SYROS arrival (Nov 12) cds. Cover with some acid ink imperfections, nevertheless a most appealing franking combination. Hellas 4a+11.rnProvenance: Collection Yardley (1944).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6258 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 28
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    Incoming from Greek offices in the Levant 1869 (Dec 20): Unpaid cover from Smyrna to Patras, despatch "SMIRNA TURKIA" cds on front in black, charged upon arrival with '40' (lepta) in red crayon and taxed with Cleaned Plates printing 40 l. mauve on blue, a superb adhesive with large to enormous margins and in a deep vibrant shade, tied by "PATRAI 24 DEC 69" arrival cds. Cover filing folds well away from the franking, nevertheless a splendid franking. Hellas 28.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader (Aug. 1995).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6259 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 40a+41a
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    Incoming from Greek offices in the Levant 1876 (July 7): Entire letter from Thessaloniki to Argos, bearing Meshed Paper printing 10 l. orange and 20 l. blue on blue in an intense shade, two fine and fresh adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by clear despatch "TESSALONIKI TURKIA" cds, an information strike alongside. Reverse with Piraeus transit and arrival (July 9) cds's. Vertical file fold well away from the splendid franking Hellas 40+41.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6260 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19a+22b
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    Incoming from Italy 1869 (Feb 15): Entire letter from Messina sent unpaid to Patras, endorsed "col vapore francese", despatch cds struck on front, taxed upon arrival with '90' (lepta) in red crayon and franked by Consecutive Athens printings 10 l. red-orange on blue and 80 l. carmine, two adhesives with good to large margins in deep shades, tied by PATRAI arrival (Feb 8, julian) cds. Light horizontal file fold well away from the marvelous franking, a gem. A beautiful entire, cert. Holcombe (1990) Hellas 18d+22.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6261 Greece

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    1861/81: Group eleven covers/entire letters incl. inland mail with two 1861 covers bearing Paris print 20 l. blue, two covers with pairs Consecutive Athens printing 10 l. orange on blue and Cream paper orange, respectively, 1865 double rate cover with 1862 Consecutive Athens prints 40 l. mauve on grey-lilac; two UPU covers 1878 from Argostoli to Trieste and 1879 from Athens with Italian vessel to Pollone, Italy; also two incoming 40 lepta 1870 covers from the Greek post office in Alexandria to Syros.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6262 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 5 c. 'giallo ocra', a fine and fresh example, showing variety: spazio tipografico orrizontalo / Balken, tied by "MILANO 22 / 9" (1858) cds to printed matter cover to Mantova, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Vertical file fold well away from the franking, a rare usage. Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6263 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1854 (July 24): Entire letter from Bassano to Verona, bearing Carta a mano 5 c. 'giallo limone verdastro' and 10 c. 'grigio nero', both in type I from the 'prima tiratura', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, tied by crisp BASSANO two-line datestamp (Sassone VI = 2 punti). Reverse struck by indistinct VERONA arrival cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, a fresh cover with this patriotic franking paying the 15 c. rate in the first rayon. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2000) Sassone = € 34'700 / Ferchenbauer = € 12'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Radetzky-Soldi, Harmers, London (March 2001), lot 36.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6264 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 10 c. in the rare shade silver-grey 'grigio argenteo' from the first print run, a superb single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, cancelled by partial strike of "(Verol)anova / .. GIU." two line datestamp. Attractive and rare, signed A. Diena & Sorani; cert. E. Diena (1977) Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6265 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. 'rosso vermiglio' from the first print run, a single adhesive with good to large margins all round, the upper left corner touched with the design unaffected, tied by "ADRO 18 OTT." (1850) double circular datestamps (Sassone BS = 10 punti) to entire letter in the first rayon to Verona, "1 - DISTRIBUZIONE" cds handstamp on obverse. Reverse with VERONA  arrival cds. An appealing entire, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 300 + 2'750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6266 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red-carmine with part watermark 'KKHM', a single adhesive with large sheet margins at top left (9 x 11 mm) from position 181 of the printing sheet, tied by fair "VERONA 3 / 3" (1851) cds entire letter in the first rayon to Padova, reverse with arrival cds of the same day and "2 - DISTRIBUZIONE" handstamp. A superb adhesive on entire, signed Colla Sassone = € 2'400 + 50% for the watermark / Ferchenbauer = € 1'300+ for the corner marginal exanple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6267 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red-vermillion type I with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by light strike of the very rare "GRAVna APRe / 14" (1851) two line datestamp in black (Sassone CO = 13 punti) to entire letter from Gravedona to Milano, reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day and distribution handstamp. Appealing entire, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 180 + 12'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6268 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red type III with good to large margins all round, tied by two line "S.M. MADDALENA 14 OTT." (1854) datestamp to cover to Ferrarra, Papal States, reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. Obverse shows a good strike of "Ferrara / Netta Fuori / e Dentro" fumigation handstamp. The cover was slitted twice and fumigated. A rare cleaned item in the rayon limitrophe between Venetia and the Papal States, with a distance between the offices below 10 miles. Correctly paid with 15 c. following the postal treaty of November 1852. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6269 Lombardy-Venetia

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    First day usage 1850: Carta a mano 30 c. brown type I from the first print run 'prima tiratura', a fresh and fine adhesive with good to large margins all round, tied by clear "VENEZIA 1 GIUo" datestamp in bluish black to entire letter to Udine, internally dated "Venezia 1/6 1850", reverse with UDINE arrival datestamp (June 3). An exceptional usage on the first day of issue, a pristine entire for an advanced collection. Cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 100'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 65'000.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6270 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Third day usage 1850: Carta a mano 30 c. brown type I from the first print run 'prima tiratura', a fresh and fine adhesive with good to large margins all round, 'spazio tipografico' / 'Balken' in the top margin, tied by clear "BELLUNO 3 GIUo" datestamp in black to cover to Venezia, reverse with VENEZIA arrival datestamp of the next day. Part of address torn out of the cover, skillfully repaired. Although no year is indicated in this cover, the usage of a stamp from the first printrun suggests a usage in 1850. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 6'375 / Ferchenbauer = € 3'700.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6271 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 30 c. 'bruno scuro' type I, a single fresh adhesive with fair to large margins all round, tied by "VENEZIA 4. AGO" two-line datestamp to 1852 entire letter to Bologna, "REGNO LOMBARDO VENETO" handstamp in black and FRANCA handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with FERRARA transit and BOLOGNA arrival (Aug 6) cds's. Franked with 30 centesimi until the Papal border, taxed and due to unknown reasons detaxed.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6272 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 45 c. 'azzuro ardesia' type II, a single fresh adhesives with good to large margins all round, a pre-cut in the left margin just mentioned for accuracy, tied by "MANTOVA 24 / 7" cds to 1854 cover directed to Bruxelles. Obverse was struck by "DOPO LA PARTENZA" handstamp in red and oval "BOLLO INSUFFICIENTE" handstamp in violet. Reverse with "ALLEMAGNE EST" railway transit and BRUXELLES arrival cds (July 29). The letter was partially paid until the border of the GAPU, therefore taxed with '3' (décimes) for the second Belgian rayon following the postal treaty of January 1852.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6273 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1851: 15 c. red-vermilion type II, printed on ribbed paper 'carta a coste verticali' with a typical wrinkle in the margin, a superb example with good to large margins and vivid colour, sheet margin at right (7-8 mm), tied by "PADOVA 7 NOV." (1851) two-line datestamp to cover directed to Verona with distribution handstamp alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A most appealing cover with this rare paper variety, signed Seitz; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 3'250+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6274 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1857: Carta a macchina 10 c. in the rare shade 'nero grigio' type III, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to enormous margins all round, tied by light "TREVISO 9 DECe" (1857) two-line datestamp to entire letter sent within Treviso, reverse with arrival datestamp. Certs. E. Diena (1996), Colla (1996) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6275 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Falso dell'epoca 1853: 30 c. brown, the falsification of Verona with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by "TREVISO 13 LUG." (1853) two line datestamp in black to cover sent to Verona, obverse with distribution handstamp, reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. Horizontal file fold at base, nevertheless an appealing 'imitazioni di Verona' entire from a well-known agenzia who used these falsi regularly. Signed Edwin Müller & Colla, cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 37'500 / Ferchenbauer = € 17'500.rnProvenance: Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Öphila (Oct 2004).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6276 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1858: 2 so. red, 10 so. light brown and 15 so. blue, all in type I, three fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and normal centering, cancelled by "MILANO 17 / 4" cds on 1859 entire letter to Lyon. Obverse with "P.D." in red and French "AUTRICHE 19 AVRIL 59 CULOZ" entry cds in red, this one tying two adhesives. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. An exceptional three colour franking of utmost attractiveness including only type I adhesives, in Sassone unknown. 30 soldi franking to France via Sardegna. Cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 30'000 for this combination in type II.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6277 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1858: 2 s. yellow type II and 3 s. black type II, two fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and centering, cancelled by clear central strike of barred "SERMIDE 27 / 1" cds to 1863 letter to Mantova, reverse with distribution handstamp and arrival cds of the next day. Signed Rafaele Diena; cert. E. Diena (1993) Sassone = € 1'125.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6278 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1859: 15 s. blue in type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, in an intense colour, well embossed and perforated, with full original gum, only minute hinge traces. Signed A. Diena, G. Oliva, Colla & Brun; cert. Ferchenbauer (2020) Sassone = € 16'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6279 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1863: 3 s. green on obverse and 5 s. rosa on reverse of registered local cover, both perf. 14, both adhesives with normal perforation and centering, well embossed, the 3 soldi - adhesive tied by RACCOMANDATA handstamp, the 5 soldi - adhesive tied by clear "OSTIGLIA 11 / 5" cds. Large-sized local cover strongly refolded, nevertheless a rare combination to correctly pay the 3+5 soldi rate for a local registered letter. Interestingly the two adhesives were cancelled with the 'wrong' obliterators. Signed Puschmann Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6280 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Fiscal stamps used as definitives / Marche da bollo usate per posta 1854: 30 c. green & black with the value in typography, a fine and fresh adhesive with good perforation, tied by lightly oily "CADORE 31 OTT." two line datestamp (Sassone BL = 6 punti) to 1856 (?) cover, directed to Venezia, reverse with arrival cds (Nov. 2). Very attractive usage, the datestamp leaving the tableau untouched, a rare franking with fiscal stamps instead of postal definitives to pay the 30 c. rate in the second rayon. Sassone = € 1'100 + 480.rnNote: Until July 1857 the use of fiscal stamps to pay the postage was tolerated in Austria and Lombardo-Veneto.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6281 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Newspaper stamps / Segnatasse per giornali 1858 (Nov): (1,05 s.) blue, an exceptional and superb regular block of nine with good to large margins, sheet marginal at base, cancelled by four clear strikes of "San Daniele 6. GEN" datestamp in black. Being the largest multiple of the stamp, only another block of nine is known, a most desirable item for an advanced collection. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2004) Sassone = € 55'000 for two blocks of four / Ferchenbauer 16 = € 17'000 for two blocks of four.rnNote: The corresponding block of nine from Almenno is depicted in Sassone on page 94.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6282 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1769/1848: Lot seven prephilatelic entirte letters incl. 1769 Repubblica di Venezia with circular PORTO/GRUAR from Portogruaro to Venice, 1807 Napoleonic period CADENABBIA to Gersau, Switzerland, the PO only opened for seven years in that period, 1844 MILANO registered entire to Modena with both states' RACCOMANDATA handstamps in red and blue, 1848 (Juli) Governo provvisorio three entires from Milano to Venezia, one sent registered, another non-registered entire, and finally an entire from the last day of the battle of Custoza.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6283 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850/54: Carta a mano, selection of two single adhesives, a pair and nine entires/covers incl. 5 c. yellow cancelled with VERONA cds, 10 c. black with LODI datestamp, 15 c. red type I on covers with BERGAMO, LONIGO and LODI datestamps, 15 c. rose in a hor. pair with DONGO datestamp & single adhesive on cover from DOLLINO, also covers with 15 c. type III from MONTAGNANI, 30 c. brown type I from BRESCIA and CONEGLIANO, 45 c. blue type I from VENAS, and type III  from VIADANA. Interesting group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6284 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1851/61: Selection ten entire letters / covers from Lombardo-Veneto to other Old Italian States belonging to the LEGA postal Union or not incl. 1851 Verona to Napoli paid to the Papal border, free transit through the Papal States and taxed in Naples, 1853 Padova to Bologna, 1854 Milano underpaid to Ducato di Parma, 1852/57 four covers from Milano to Modena, 1854 Rovigo to Ferrara with local fumigation slits, 1858 Melzo to Sardinia, correctly paid with single and pair of 15 c. red vermillion, also 1863 entire from Venezia to Milano bearing pair of 1861 adhesives, underpaid by 5 soldi. A lot full of postal history content.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6285 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1854/57: Carta a macchina, selection of a vertical pair, twelve pieces and twelve entires/covers incl. 15 c. red vermillion on covers with BELLANO, SARONNO, CASSANO, MANERBIO, ASOLA, GAVARDO, BASSANO (also a pair), MILANO & SORESINA datestamps, Porlezza datestamp on twelve pieces with 15 c. carta a mano rosso & rosso salmone as well as carta a macchina red vermillion, showing all months of the year, 30 c. bruno grigiastro used in MANERBIO, also 45 c. blue used in MASSA to Firenze.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6286 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1858/61: Selection of one piece and ten entires/covers incl. piece with two examples of 1858 5 s. type I in two diff. shades, the 5 s. covers with single frankings from BELLANO, DONGO,  & LORYARONE, triple franking from S. M. MADDALENA to Maniago, also an impressive cover with a strip of five and a single of the 5 s. type II (Sassone = € 4'500) paying the double rate in the third rayon from VERONA to Udine, cover with 10 s. brown type II from MONTEBELLUNO. 1861 issue 5 s. red from S. VITO, 10 s. brown from TOLMEZZO andRECOARO, and a pair from UDINE. Also this lot full of postal history, shade and cancellation interest.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6287 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1863/64: Lot seven covers, one piece and one stationery envelope, a group with a large variability incl. 1863 perf. 14 2 s. yellow on printed matter, 3 s. green on local Mantova cover, 10 s. blue on "da Venezia col Vapore" 1863 shipmail cover, 1864 perf. 9½ 3 s. green on local Udine cover, 5 s. rose, single adhesive on piece, cover with three single adhesives Venezia to Padova and two pairs Mira to Modena, 10 s. blue pair Venezia to Ravenna, also stationery envelope 5 s. rose Asolo to Mira. Slightly mixed quality but full of postal history content, two certificates. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6288 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Fiscal stamps used as definitives / Marche da bollo usate per posta 1854/56: Selection seven covers where fiscal stamps were used to pay the postage fee incl. five covers with 15 c. green with the value in black typography, a fine group with the fiscals tied by two-line datestamps from SORESINA, CANNETO, SERRAVALLE, TIRANO and SONDRIO, also Lithographed 15 c. black on two covers with two-line CANNETO and TREVISO. One certificate Sassone = € 2'850.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6289 Naples

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    1742 (June 2): Entire letter from Messina to Marseille struck by the rare negative framed SICILIA handstamp, introduced at the French P.O. in Messina, the first postmark in use in the later Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Very rare.rnReference: Illustrated in Sassone - Annullamenti (2021) on page 9.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6290 Naples

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    1817 (Oct 21): Noble autographed Entire letter sealed on both sides, written by the King of the Two Sicilies, Ferdinando I (1751 - 1825) to the King of the United Kingdom, George III (1738-1820) suggesting a visit of the plenipotentiary minister of Austria at the Neapolitanian court, count Giuseppe Costantino di Ludolf (1787-1875).rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6291 Naples

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    1858: ½ gr. 'rosa pallido', plate I with good to large margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on printed matter circular  directed to Modugno, reverse with two Napoli datestamps in red (Feb 10, 1859). ½ grana rate on complete printed matter item. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 3'600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6292 Naples

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    1858: ½ gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, two single adhesives with slightly different shades in combination with 2 gr. 'rosa chiaro' from plate I, the adhesives with large to huge margins all round, tied by clear boxed ANNULLATO handstamp in black with oval "Palmi" in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with "NAPOLI 1858 31 MAG" arrival datestamp in red. An attractive cover in the 3 grana rate for a letter of 1½ sheets from office to office. Certs. A. Diena (1973), E. Diena (1981), Sorani (1997) Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6293 Naples

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    1860: ½ gr. carmine, plate II with large to enormous margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on complete newspaper 'Il Diorama' dated April 21, 1860. ½ grana printed matter rate, a fine and attractive item. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6294 Naples

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    1860: ½ gr. dark carmine, plate II in a horizontal strip of four with large to enormous margins all round and vibrant colour cancelled by clear ANNULATO 'a svolazzo' with "CAMPOBASSO 21 GIU. 1861" despatch cds (Sassone CB = 6 punti) alongside, on cover (one sideflap missing) directed to Napoli. A stunning beauty, a most attractive cover in the 2 grana rate from office to office. Signed E. Diena, G. Bolaffi, Grioni & Bottacchi; cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 13'500 + 350.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6295 Naples

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    1858: 1 gr. 'rosa liliaceo', plate I, a fine horizontal pair with large to huge margins and sheet margin at right, cancelled by framed ANNULATO handstamp with light oval "BISCEGLIE" handstamp (Sassone BA = 4 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Underpaid and therefore taxed, circular "TASSA PER INSUFFICIENTE AFFRANCATURA" and oval "A.G.D.P." (Amministrazione generale delle poste) handstamps, both in red struck on obverse. Taxed covers are rarely seen. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6296 Naples

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    1859: 1 gr. carmine, plate II with large to huge to enormous margins, tied by small circular "AMALFI 17 AGO 61" datestamp (Sassone SA = 12 punti) to entire letter directed to Salerno, reverse with Bourbon-style arrival cds of the next day. This 'cerchio piccolo' - type datestamp came in  use after the adherence of Naples to the Regno di Italia. The entire was taxed with '1' (gr.) as the franking did not pay the special 2 grana rate within the province which was in force from February 1861 to September 1862. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 250 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6297 Naples

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    1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II in a superb horizontal strip of five with overall huge margins, the multiple tied by framed ANNULATO handstamp and part strike of  "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 14 GEN 1861" despatch cds with inverted year slug in red to entire letter directed to Chiaromonte. Upon arrival arrival in Chiaromonte in the Basilicata, an arrival cds was struck to the reverse (Jan 26) but the receiver was not found and the entire returned to Napoli. The receiver's address was specified by adding 'di Sicilia', the cover was again despatched from Napoli (Jan 31), it passed Messina (Feb 2) where an additional oval FRANCA was struck to the obverse. A stunning franking to pay correctly the 5 grana rate of a letter between 11 and 15 trappesi, an entire full of postal history. Signed G. & A. Bolaffi, A. Diena Sassone = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6298 Naples

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    1858: 1 gr. 'carminio vivo' from plate II in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 2 gr. azzuro, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by light "GALLIPOLI 1 LUG. 1861" cds in black with a crisp information strike alongside, on large part cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (July 4) in red. 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. Certs. E. Diena (1982), Sorani (1991) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6299 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate I, good to large margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' in type 19 in black with "NOLA 2 MAG 1861" cds (Sassone NA = 10 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Caserta. A most attractive cover, sent after the adherence to the Regno di Italia. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 300 + 2'100.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.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6300 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa carminio', a lower left corner marginal example from position 191 of plate I, showing at left a 'filigrana di contorno', large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear despatch "MOLA DI BARI 9 SET. 1859" cds in black (Sassone BA = 9 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (Sep. 12) in red. Signed Mondolfo & Avanzo Sassone = € 1'400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6301 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate I, large to enormous margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' in type 4 with fine "VALLO 28 MAR 1861" despatch cds (Sassone SA = 10 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Salerno, reverse with arrival datestamp (March 30). Vertical file fold at right, well away from adhesive and strikes, nevertheless a desirable item, the franking paying correctly the special 2 grana rate after the adherence of the Two Sicilies to the Kingdom of Italy. Sassone = € 625 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6302 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. light rose from plate I in a horizontal pair, large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval "CittaDucale" handstamp (Sassone RI/AQ = 9 punti) in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli. Obverse struck with arrival (April 29, 1859) cds in red. A fine and fresh item, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 187 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6303 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'lilla rosa', plate I, two single adhesives with large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO handstamp with clear oval Solmona handstamp in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival (Feb 1, 1858) cds. A most attractive cover with this elusive shade, the franking paying correctly the letter rate up to two sheets. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6304 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. carmine from plate I in combination with 2 gr. carmine, two examples from plate III, the three adhesives with large to huge margins, tied by framed ANNULATO handstamp with light "TRANI 10 MAR. 1860" despatch cds in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (March 12). One sideflap missing, nevertheless an interesting triple rate usage showing the combination of two different plates. Signed Avanzo; Cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6305 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'carminio mattone', plate I, large to enormous margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by framed ANNULLATO with light "TERAMO 1 FEB. 1859" despatch cds in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp (Feb 4). Horizontal file fold away from the adhesive, a rare usage of this shade. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6306 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa brunastro', plate III, good to large margins all round, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with rare "TIRIOLO 20 DIC. 1859" despatch cds (Sassone CZ = 8 punti) in black alongside, on cover directed to Briatico. File folds well away from adhesive and strikes, nevertheless an appealing item. Sassone = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6307 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa chiaro', plate III, good to large margins all round, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with "CAPUA 7 GEN. 1859" despatch cds (Sassone CE = 6 punti) in black alongside, on cover directed to Traetto / Minturno. An appealing entire, signed Colla. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6308 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate III, large to huge margins, tied by the  ANNULATO 'a svolezza' with "LECCE 17 MAR. 1861" cds in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (March 20). A most interesting usage on the day of proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy, only three covers with Naples adhesives are known from that day. Cert. Colla (1993).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6309 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa carminio', plate III, two single adhesives with large to huge margins all round, tied by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' in type 4 with "GALLIPOLI 10 GEN. 1861" despatch cds (Sassone LE = 8 punti) and ASSICURATA, all in black alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival (Jan 14) cds in red. An attractive registered cover, the perfect franking paying correctly 2 gr. for the postage, doubled for registration. Sassone = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6310 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa carminio' and 2 gr. 'carminio vivo', both from plate III, two examples from both shades, the four adhesives with large to huge margins, tied by ANNULATO 'a svolezza' handstamp of type 16 with "FOGGIA 6 MAR. 1861" despatch cds in red alongside, on cover directed to Andria, reverse with Molfetta transit cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, nevertheless an interesting usage for a letter up to one ounce, in addition the combination of two different shades. Cert. E. Diena (1996).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6311 Naples

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa carminio' from plate III in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 10 gr. 'bistro oliva', two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, unusually tied by clear ASSICURATA handstamp with light "NICASTRO 1 MAG. 1861" despatch cds in black alongside, on cover to Napoli. Strong horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives and the strikes, 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. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 35'000+.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6312 Naples

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    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, a fresh and fine horizontal pair, the right stamp shows variety: double imprint, good to huge margined multiple, cancelled by by one central strike of boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Potenza and ASSICURATA handstamps, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (Dec 5, 1858) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed A. Diena & Chiavarello; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6313 Naples

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    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa bunastro' showing variety: double imprint in combination with 2 gr. 'rosa carminio' and 1 gr. 'rosa chiaro', all from plate I, three good to huge margined examples, tied by framed ANNULLATO with light oval Rossano handstamp in red and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Catanzaro. Postage of 4 grana for two sheets, doubled for registration, attractive cover with three shades, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1995).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6314 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, a fresh and fine adhesive from plate II, large to huge margined in an intense shade, tied by crisp ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' handstamp with clear "TARANTO 26 OTT. 1860" despatch cds in red alongside on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival (Oct 29) cds. The franking of 5 grana paid the letter rate for up to 2½ sheets. Signed A. & E. Diena, Avanzo Sassone = € 1'050.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6315 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. 'carminio scuro' from plate II in combination with 2 gr. 'carminio cupo from plate III, two fresh and fine adhesives with large to huge margins, tied by crisp "TARANTO 30 APR. 1861" despatch cds, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival (May 2) cds. Paper faults due to horizontal file fold skillfully repaired, the franking of 7 grana paid the letter rate for a weight between 21 and 25 trappasi. Signed Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6316 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' and 'carminio vivo' from plate II, a 'gemelli' franking of same value but different shades of two fresh and fine adhesives, good to huge margined (left stamp cut into lower margin), cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO handstamp on entire letter, endorsed "Col Vapore francese via Civitavecchia" and directed to Rome. Obverse struck with light "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp in black. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Oct 6, 1860) in red, also Civitavecchia transit and ROMA arrival (Oct 8) cds's. Correctly paid double letter rate of 10 gr. for 2 sheets to the Papal border, while the receiver had to pay only the single letter rate of '8' bajocchi upon arrival. A fine and appealing gemelli cover, transported on the steamer 'Quirinal' of the Messageries maritimes. Cert. Raybaudi (1990) Sassone = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6317 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa bunastro' from plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with "CASTELLUCIO 20 AGO. 1859" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered entire letter directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Aug 22) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, cert. Bottacchi (2003) Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6318 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa brunastro' in combination with 1 gr. 'rosa chiaro', both from plate I, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by light central strike of framed ANNULLATO with clear "ROSSANO 2 MAR. 1860" despatch cds alongside, on cover directed to Catanzaro. Correct franking on this large-sized letter for a total weight up to one ounce and ten trappesi, due to this heavy weight the cover shows some wrinkles, a central fold is well away from the adhesives. A cover full of postal history, signed Renato Mondolfo Sassone = € 1'400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6319 Naples

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    1859: 10 gr. 'rosa carminio chiaro' from plate II, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by superb ANNULLATO 'a svollazo' hanstamp with crisp "GALLIPOLI 5 NOV. 1860" cds in black (Sassone LE = 6 punti) alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Nov 9) cds in red. Very attractive cover, the franking very high for a non-registered inland letter, would have paid a weight up to 1¼ ounces, used in the period of the provisional government. Signed A. Diena with colour indication Sassone = € 2'400 + 350.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6320 Naples

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    1859: 10 gr. 'rosa carminio chiaro in combination with 5 gr. 'carminio rosa', both from plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by clear ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' strikes with "REGGIO 4 OTT. 1860" despatch cds showing inverted month slug in red alongside, on entire letter via Messina to Malta. Reverse with Napoli transit (Oct 12) cds in red and MALTA arrival (Oct 17) cds in black. Part of address torn out but skillfully replaced, nevertheless a most interesting piece of postal history, correctly franked with 15 grana for French shipmail transport until the port of disembarkation following the Franco-Bourbon postal treaty of 1854. The receiver had to pay '1' (d.) for the residual journey, this due marking was partially torn away with parts of the address. Signed Renato Mondolfo Sassone = € 3'450.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6321 Naples

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    1858: 20 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' from plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined in a deep shade, tied by superb boxed ANNULLATO to cover from Napoli to Girgenti, Sicily, endorsed "p. vapore Calabrese via Palermo". Reverse with NAPOLI despatch handstamp (May 25, 1858) in red and arrival (May 27) datestamp in violet. Very attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the rate for a cover of two sheets transported with Italian contract or French shipmail. Signed Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6322 Naples

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    1858: 50 gr. 'rosa brunastro' in combination with 5 gr. 'rosa chiaro' and 1 gr. 'rosa chiaro', both from plate I, three fresh and fine adhesives, good to large margined, tied by clear boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Lecce handstamp in red alongside, on large-sized cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Jan 15, 1859) cds in red. An amazing franking which would have paid a letter weight up to seven ounces, equal to 187 grams, skillfully repaired tear at bottom right of cover, a most interesting usage which fits in an advanced collectionof Napoli or the Old Italian States in general. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 60'650.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6323 Naples

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    Luogotenenza 1860: Croce di Savoia ½ tornese blue, a superb example with large to huge margin in a deep vibrant shade, tied by light straight-line ANNULATO handstamp in black, on newspaper 'L'INDEPENDENTE' dated March 7, 1861. A splendid printed matter usage of this elusive and sought after adhesive in the last days of the provisional government. Cert. E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 22'750.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6324 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. 'carminio lilliaceo', type II, two fresh and fine single adhesives with large to huge margins and in a deep vivid shade, cancelled together by clear strike of central boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter via Bari to Noja. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Nov 20, 1860) cds in red. A letter 'franked' correctly for a second weight rate, a beauty sent in the period of the provisional government. Signed Raybaudi; certs. A. Diena (1970), E. Diena (1986), Colla (2001) Sassone = € 13'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6325 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. violet, type II, a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins and a vibrant deep shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Salerno. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Oct 25, 1860) cds in red and SALERNO arrival cds in black of the next day. File folds well away from the adhesive, an appealing usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6326 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio violaceo', falso type V, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli on cover to Bari. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Sept 1, 1860) cds in red. An appealing usage 'paying' the rate for a letter up to 1¼ ounces. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1980) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6327 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. 'carminio lilliaceo', falso type V, in combination with three regular adhesives, 1 gr. carminio from plate II, 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' from plate II, and 2 gr. carminio from plate III, an exceptional mixed combination franking of one falso to defraud the postal administration and three definitives, four fresh and fine adhesives with good to huge margins, cancelled by two strikes of boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on registered cover to Rossano. Obverse struck with ASSICURATA handstamp in red. An amazing combination 'paying' correctly the 14 grana letter rate up to a weight of 1¾ ounces, doubled for registration, a most appealing cover. Signed A. Diena, Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 10'400.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6328 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. carminio, falso type VI, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli on cover to Civitavecchia, endorsed "col postale via di Mare". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Sept 25, 1860) cds in red, obverse with "CIVITAVECCHIA DAL LA VIA DI MARE" handstamp in red, reverse with arrival (Sept 26) cds. Cover backed internally, an appealing usage 'paying' correctly the rate for a letter of up to two sheets until the Papal border. The receiver had to pay '12' (bajocchi) for the residual part of the journey. Signed Emilio Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6329 Naples

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    Falsi dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. 'rosa brunastro' in type VI in combination with another falso, 2 gr. violetto in type II and two regular adhesives, 2 gr. 'carminio cupo' from plate III and 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' from plate II, an exceptional and splendid mixed 'gemelli' franking of two falsi to defraud the postal administration and two definitives, four fresh and fine adhesives with large to huge margins, cancelled by two strikes of boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Marseille, endorsed "Voie de Mer". Obverse struck with framed "P.D." and French "D-SICILIES 16 DEC. 60 MARSEILLE" entry cds, both in red. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 11) cds in red. An amazing combination 'paying' correctly the 29 grana shipmail rate from Naples to Marseille, a stunning beauty full of postal history content. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 19'950.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6330 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. brown, a good to large margined example, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 28 LUG 61 8 S" despatch cds, on entire printed matter letter within Naples. Double rate printed matter within the province napoletane, signed Emilio Diena; certs. E. Diena (1986), Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6331 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. brown in a horizontal strip of four, a good to large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "MOLFETTA 31 DIC. 1861" despatch cds (Sassone BA = 2 punti), a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter to Napoli. A most attractive combination to pay the 2 grana letter rate within the province, signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'400+.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6332 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black, a good to large margined example, well embossed, tied by double ring "CATANZARO 14 LUG 1862" despatch cds in black, an information strike alongside, on local cover. A rare and appealing usage within this small city Sassone = € 1'650.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6333 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. 'nero intenso' in a horizontal strip of four, good to large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "TROJA 27 AGO 61" despatch cds, on cover to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (Aug 28). Double rate cover from office to office, certs. E. Diena (1979), Zanaria (2005) Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6334 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. 'grigio nerastro' in an exceptional horizontal strip of five, the second stamp from left showing a prominent cliche error in the top tableau, good to large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "COTRONE 22 AGO 1861" despatch cds, on cover to Cartanzaro, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A most attractive multiple, correctly paying the rate for 2½ sheets, cert. E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 32'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6335 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black, two single adhesives in combination with 2 gr. light blue, good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "TARANTO 12 SET 62" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 14). An unusual way to pay the 4 grana double rate. Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6336 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. light blue, a huge margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by pen strokes with handwritten note "Fuori d'uso" alongside, obverse struck in addition with "AVERSA 27 NOV 62" despatch cds in black (Sassone CE = 11 punti with cancellation 'a svolazzo'), on cover to Guardiagrele via Chieti. Reverse with Napoli transit and GUARDIAGRELE arrival cds (Nov 29). The Province Napoletane adhesives were invalidated on October 1, 1862 and were tolerated until October 15. Therefore this adhesive was no more accepted in November 1862 and the letter was taxed. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6337 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. light blue showing variety: additional frame 'filetto di inquadratura esterno' on top, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light "SOLMONA 5 GIU 1861" despatch cds in black, another clear information strike alongside, on cover to Aquila. Reverse with arrival cds in red of the next day. An appealing cover, cert. Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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