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Catalogue 288: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 6300 Naples

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Lot# : 6338 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue, a large even margined horizontal pair, both adhesives showing slightly different shades, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light rare "FERRANDINA 29 SEP 1861" despatch cds in black, an information strike alongside (Sassone PZ/MT = 11 punti), on cover to Potenza. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A rare cancellation, cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6339 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. lilac, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "CASACALENDA 5 OTT 61" despatch cds (Sassone CB = 8 punti), on cover to Genova, forwarded to Firenze. Reverse with Campobasso & Napoli transit as well as FIRENZE arrival cds's. Horizontal file fold away from the adhesive, nevertheless an appealing cover from this small village, the Italy rate correctly paid, a rare shade. Signed A. Diena; cert. Chiavarello (1986) Sassone = € 2'000 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6340 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. rose, two fair to large margined single adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "MOLFETTA 8 AGO. 1861" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on part cover (two sideflaps missing) directed to Trieste, endorsed "Via di Genova". Reverse with Genova transit as well as arrival (Aug 11) cds's. Filing folds well away from the franking, the double Italy rate correctly paid by the adhesives, the receiver had to pay upon arrival '15' soldi for the Austrian part of the journey. Signed A. Diena; cert E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6341 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. rose, three single adhesives in combination with 1 gr. black, four good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "CAMPOBASSO 20 NOV. 1861" despatch cds, an information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (Nov 25). Some staining, but an attractive combination to pay the triple letter rate of 6 grana with additional 10 gr. for the registration in the Italian tariff of March 1861. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena  (1997) Sassone = € 2'880.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6342 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. 'rosso carminio' showing the extremely rare variety: double frame at base 'doppio filetto di riquadro in basso', in combination with 2 gr. 'celeste' and 1 gr. 'grigio scuro', three good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by two strikes of clear thimble "NAPOLI 16 OTT. 61 4 S" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover to Foggia. Reverse with arrival cds (Oct 17). A splendid three colour franking, especially in combination with this elusive variety, correctly paying the quadruple letter rate in the Italian tariff of March 1861. Signed A. Diena; cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone : variety listed but unpriced.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 720 CHF

    Lot# : 6343 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. in the rare shade 'giallo ocra', a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light "UFFICIO DEL PORTO DI NAPOLI 26 MAR 61" despatch cds (Sassone = 6 punti), information strike, oval FRANCA and framed "P.D." in red as well as PALERMO arrival cds (March 29) alongside, on shipmail cover endorsed "Vapore Calabria". Light horizontal file fold, nevertheless a most attractive cover which travelled on the commercial steamer 'Calabria', the franking paying correctly the double rate to Sicily. Signed Gazzi; cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 3'750 + 350.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6344 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. 'bistro arancio', a superb example with enormous margins including parts of five neighbouring adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "NAPOLI 14 LUG 61" despatch cds, information strike alongside, on shipmail cover endorsed "con vapore". Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds (July 26). An appealing franking, cert. Colla (2008) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6345 Naples

    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. 'giallo arancio', a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "NAPOLI AL PORTO 26 DIC 61" despatch cds, framed "P.D." and French entry " ITALIE 28 DEC 61 MARSEILLE", both in red alongside, on shipmail cover to Lyon, endorsed "vapore diretto via Marsiglia". Reverse with French ambulant and arrival cds's (Dec 29). A most attractive item, the franking paying correctly the 10 grana / 40 centesimi rate to France. Signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6346 Naples

    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. orange in combination with two horizontal pairs of 1 grano black, good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp "NAPOLI AL PORTO 29 SET 62 2 S" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on shipmail cover to Messina. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 30). A most attractive item, in addition an entire full of postal history, the franking paying correctly the 14 grana rate for a cover between 31 and 40 grams in the Italian tariff of March 1861. Signed Emilio Diena Sassone = € 2'520.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6347 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. 'bistro arancio' in combination with 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', two good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "GERACE 16 MAG. 1862" despatch cds, an information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (May 20). A most attractive item, correctly franked with 2 grana single letter rate with additional 10 gr. for the registration in the Italian tariff of March 1861. Signed A. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (2003) Sassone = € 1'875.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6348 Naples

    1807/57c: Selection 29 prephilatelic & stampless entire letters, official and commercial correspondence, also incoming mail, with overall crisp and clean strikes, including registered entires, 1820 Papal enclave BENEVENTO, 1840 'Stafetta giornaliera' handstamp in red, 1842 'Vapori postali' handstamp on cover from Napoli to Palermo, 1846 cover from Torino di Sangro to Napoli, 1846 registered CANOSA to Naples with red strikes, and rare 1855 oval Ventotene handstamp in red.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6349 Naples

    1858/60: Selection 24 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings paying primarily the 2 grana office to office rate, but also registered mail and higher weight rates, boxed ANNULATO in red, showing in addition cancellation interest incl. oval handstamps in red or black from Castrovillari, Castel di Sangro, Lecce as well as circular datestamps in red or black from Rossano, Chieti, Teramo, Taranto, Lecce, Campobas, Reggio, Monopoli in blue, Lagonegro, Solmona, Bari, Vallo, Taranto and Salerno. A fine and fresh lot, the strikes in overall appealing quality, one certificate. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6350 Naples

    1858/60: Selection 24 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings paying primarily the 2 grana office to office rate, but also printed matter, registered mail and higher weight rates, showing in addition cancellation interest incl. oval handstamps in red or black from Chiaromonte, S. Maria, Rossano, Bari, Castel di Sangro, Gerace, Gallipoli, and Bagnara as well as circular datestamps from Monteleone, Castrovillari, Napoli on double rate printed matter item, Teramo, Lecce, Melfi, Capua, Monopoli in blue, Bari, Pizzo, Tropea in blue, and Vasto. A fine and fresh lot, the strikes in overall appealing quality, four certificates. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6351 Naples

    1860: Selection 17 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings incl. Napoli ½ gr. printed matter, ½ gr. on complete newspaper from Chieti, Otranto 1 gr. on underpaid and taxed cover to Lecce, pair 1 gr. on covers Palena & Catanzaro to Napoli, nine covers with 2 gr. frankings, incl. one in the rare ardesia shade, one cover with two, another with three blue adhesives, also three covers with single 5 gr. frankings, one to Italy, one to Sicily and one to the Papal States. A very interesting lot full of postal history content, also with shade and postmark interest, nearly all competently signed.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6352 Parma

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    1852 (June): 5 c. black on yellow and 10 c. black on white, two fine and fresh single adhesives with good to large margins, cancelled by superb Griglietta in red with  "BORGO S. DONNINO 6 LUGLIO 1852" despatch cds in red (Sassone = 10 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Vezza d'Oglio, Lombardo-Veneto. Some toning, nevertheless a most appealing entire with the 15 c. rate in the first LEGA rayon. Signed Asinelli; cert. A. Diena (1965) Sassone = € 1'800 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6353 Parma

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    1852 (June): 5 c. black on yellow in combination with 1857 25 c. brown lilac, two fine and fresh single adhesives with good to large margins from the 1st and 3rd issue, lightly cancelled by "PARMA 21 GIUG 58" despatch cds, on cover to Genova, "DOPO LA PARTENZA and framed "P.D." handstamps in black alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (June 27). Attractive usage with the 30 c. rate to Sardinia. Signed Emilio Diena; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6354 Parma

    1852 (June): 10 c. black on white paper in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, cancelled by "PARMA 6 MARZO" straight-line despatch cds, framed "P.D." handstamp alongside on 1856 entire letter to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds (March 8). Attractive entire with the 30 c. rate to Sardinia, valid from March 1855. Signed A. & E. Diena Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6355 Parma

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    1852 (June): 10 c. black on white in combination with 1853/55 5 c. yellow orange, two fine and fresh single adhesives with good to large margins, cancelled by three-line "PARMA 30 LUGLIO" despatch datestamp, on 1855 cover to Reggio, Ducato die Modena. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. The cover shows two fumigation slits not affecting the adhesives. Attractive usage with the 15 c. rate in the first rayon of the LEGA. Signed Friedl; cert. Colla (1998) Sassone = € 4'400.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6356 Parma

    1852 (June): 15 c. rose with good to large margins, cancelled by "MONTICELLI D'ONGINA 19. DICEMBRE" three-line despatch cds (Sassone PC = 8 punti), on cover to Pianello via Montalbo, Marche. Lightest vertical file fold, an attractive cover with the franking paying the rate between neighbouring countries in the LEGA for the first rayon. Sassone = € 500 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6357 Parma

    1852 (June): 25 c. black on violet in a vibrant shade, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by "BAGNONE 18 DIC" despatch cds, on 1857 entire letter to Modena. Reverse with arrival cds (Dec 20) in blue. 25 c. rate for the second rayon of the LEGA. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6358 Parma

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    1853/55 15 c. vermillion, a fine and fresh single adhesive with good to large margins, in a deep vivid shade, tied by three-line "PARMA 11. MAGGIO" despatch datestamp, on 1855 cover to Sarginesco, Lombardo-Veneto. Reverse with MARCARIA transit datestamp (May 13). Attractive usage with the 15 c. rate in the first rayon of the LEGA. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1980) Sassone = € 1'050.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6359 Parma

    1853/55 25 c. 'bruno rosso scuro', a fine and fresh single adhesives with good to large margins, in a deep and vivid shade, tied by straight-line "PARMA 18 AGOST" despatch datestamp, on 1856 cover to Bologna, Papal States. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. Appealing usage with the 25 c. rate in the second rayon of the LEGA. Signed E. Diena & Miro Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6360 Parma

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    1857/59: 15 c. vermillion, a single examples with good to huge margins and sheet margin at base, tied by mute grill obliterator with "PARMA 26 MAGG 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Pontremoli, Ducato di Toscana. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds, 15 c. rate within the first rayon of the LEGA, sent during the last days prior to the establishment of the provisional government. Signed R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6361 Parma

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    1857/59: 25 c. 'bruno lilla', a single example with good to huge margins, marginal pre-cut just mentioned for accuracy, cancelled by mute Griglietta in black with "BORGOTARO 27 MAGGIO 185." despatch cds (Sassone PR = 8 punti) alongside, on cover to Lonato, Lombardy. Reverse with arrival datestamp (May 31), 15 c. rate within the second rayon of the LEGA. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 1'250 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6362 Parma

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    1857/59: 10 c. brown, a fresh vertical pair with good to huge margins, tied by light "BORGO S. DONNINO 23 DICEMB. 1859" despatch cds (Sassone PR = 9 punti), on cover to Firenze. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the following day. File fold at right of the multiple, nevertheless an interesting cover paying the 20 c. rate in the 'Sardinian tariff' of June 1859. Signed Gappero; cert. G. Oliva (1965), A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6363 Parma

    1857/59: 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine single adhesive with good to huge margins, tied by clear "BORGOTARO 20 OTTOB. 1860" despatch cds, on cover to Piacenza. Reverse with arrival datestamp (Oct 22). An appealing cover paying the 20 c. rate in the 'Sardinian tariff' of June 1859. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6364 Parma

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    Segnatasse per Giornali 1853/57: 9 c. black on blue, a fresh and fine single adhesive with fair to huge margins, tied by Griglietta in black on complete newspaper "GAZZETTA UFFICIALE DI MILANO", no. 43 from May 23, 1853. An exceptionally attractive item of utmost rarity, an early usage in the second month after issuance. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. E. Diena (1986), Bottacchi (2005) Sassone = € 20'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6365 Parma

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    Adhesives of Sardinia used in the former Ducato di Parma, 1859 (Aug 17): Entire letter from Borgotaro to Piacenza, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. dark blue, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins all round, cancelled by BORGOTARA cds, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. An extremely rare usage of a Sardinian adhesive in August 1859 during the first period of the provisional government of the former Ducato di Parma. Following the certificate of Dott. Colla this is the only postally sent item from Borgotaro from this period. An entire of enormous historical interest, certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1985), Colla (2021) Sassone unlisted for Borgotaro, comparable usages of a 20 c. definitive in other cities are valued between € 30'000 and € 160'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6366 Papal state

    1842 (Nov 10): Ladies Envelope with an appealing floral design on obverse and reverse including a woman playing piano, struck with double line "ROMA AFFRANCATA" handstamp in red on front and "11 NOVEMBRE" arrival datestamp in black on reverse. The full letter content is still included, dated "Roma 10 9bre 1842", the letter was prepaid by the sender with '6' bajocchi. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6367 Papal state

    1848 (July 13): Entire letter from Camerino to Tolentino, the interior with a most decorative handpainted letterhead during the period of the Repubblica Romana. The letterhead shows an obviously famous but unidentified person to whom a boot is to be put on by a military, while other people try to prevent this, also one person in a rowboat with an Italian tricolore. Aside this sketch is written: "chi la dura la vince / chi perde va a gambe in aria". A funny item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6368 Papal state

    1852 (Jan): ½ baj. grey, a fresh lower sheet marginal horizontal pair, with large to enormous margins incl. parts of the upper two neighbouring stamps, the left stamp with all eight filetti, the right stamp with seven filetti, tied by grill obliterator to entire letter to Narni. Obverse and reverse with Narni cds's (March 28, 1860). Splendid multiple to pay the 1 bajoccho rate within the same postal district. Signed R. Mondolfo Sassone = € 1'100 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6369 Papal state

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    1864: ½ baj. 'violetto grigiastro', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of four from the top left sheet corner, the leftmost stamp with 8 filetti, the three other stamp with 7 filetti, tied by three strikes of circular TOSCANELLA handstamp, an information strike alongside, on entire letter to Viterbo, despatched on February 10, 1862. This letter had already made the same journey on February 7, franked with a 2 baj. 'bianco verdastro' which is now hidden below the multiple and from Viterbo back on February 8 with  the same franking (Sassone 3Aa) on the inner side of the letter. An exceptional franking and a great piece of postal history, sent three times between two neighbouring postal districts, Civitavecchia & Viterbo. Signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 6'000 for the multiple + € 7'250 for the otti filetti.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6370 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 3 baj. bistre-orange showing variety: oily printing 'inchiostro oleoso', a fresh and fine horizontal pair with the right stamp showing an original pre-print fold in the paper, tied by "PERUGIA 6 FEB 55" cds to cover directed to Roma. Reverse with "CITTA DI CASTELLO" transit and ROMA arrival (Feb 9) cds's. Double rate for a mailing between two postal districts which are not neighboured. Attractive, cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'400+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6371 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 7 baj. blue in a horizontal pair with 'interspazio die gruppo' in combination with 1 baj. 'verde grigastro', three fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by one central strike of perfect straight-line FOLIGNO handstamp, on cover to Foggia, Regno di Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (July 14, 1852). Attractive triple rate entire franked until the border of the Papal states, taxed upon arrival with '14' grana, Cert. Colla (2009) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6372 Papal state

    1852 (Jan): 8 baj. black on white, five single adhesives with primarily fair to large margins, cancelled by grill obliterator with RAVENNA handstamp, "19 OTTO. 56" despatch cds, framed "P.D." and French entry cds in red alongside, on double rate entire letter directed to Paris. Reverse with arrival cds. An attractive envelope, the franking paying correctly twice the 20 bajocchi rate to France with a French vessel. Sassone = € 1'125.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6373 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 50 baj. azzuro oltremare scuro, the 1864 defective print run ' stampa difettosa', a fine example with large margins in combination with 4 baj. giallo vivo (touched at right), tied by two oily strikes of grill of Rome, on envelope to Breslau, Prussia. Obverse struck with "ROMA 27 MAR 67" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black, French "É-PONT. MARSEILLE 31 MARS 67" entry cds in red and Prussian "AUS FRANKREICH PER AACHEN 31 / 3" entry cds in blue. Reverse with distribution cds (April 1). Cover opened on three sides and torn at right when opened but stabilized. Underpaid by 1 bajoccho to pay the quintuple letter rate of 11 baj. in the tariff of September 1866 using French mediation. Signed A. Diena; cert. Botacchi (2002) Sassone = € 90'000+.rnNote: The letter was directed to David August Rosenthal (1821 - 1875) a German doctor, publicist, and writer of Jewish origin, who converted to catholicism.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6374 Papal state

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    Falso dell'epoca 1855/57: 5 baj. black on rose, type II with complete margins, a fine and fresh falso with good to large margins, tied by grill, "BOLOGNA 23 NOV 55" despatch cds alongside on valentine letter with embossed edges, directed to Pisa. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Backflap missing, light vertical fold well away from the adhesive, nevertheless the valentine "correctly franked" with 5 baj. to the Toscana. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6375 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 1 baj. 'verde grigiastro', two vertically bisected adhesives of different shade with fair to large margins, tied by one strike of grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter from Ascoli to Castel di Croce with ASCOLI despatch cds (Oct 18, 1859) on obverse. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, an exceptional combination. Cert. Fiecchi (1976) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6376 Papal state

    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 2 baj. 'verde oliva', the lower part of a horizontally bisected adhesive with good to largemargins, tied by grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter from Fermo to Montottone with indistinct despatch cds (Jan 30, 59) on obverse. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district. Sassone = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6377 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'bruno grigio chiaro', the lower right half of a diagonnally bisected adhesive with good to huge margins, tied by straigt-line CENTO handstamp with corresponding "CENTO 12 GIU 1854" cds, both in blue (Sassone FE = 4 punti) and BOLOGNA transit cds alongside, on obverse of entire letter directed to Modena. Reverse with arrival cds in blue of the following day. Correctly franked with 2 baj. in the special rate for a letter between the Emilia and the Ducato di Modena, a rare usage of a bisected stamp on the front of the cover. Cert Colla (2001) Sassone = € 11'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6378 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'giallo chiaro', the lower right half of a diagonnally bisected adhesive with fair to good margins, tied by grill obliterator to reverse of double rate cover within Camerino, sent Nov 27, 1858. Correctly franked with twice 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, a rare franking. Signed G. Bolaffi & R. Diena; cert. E. Diena (2003) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6379 Papal state

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    1867 (Sept): 2 c. 'verde giallo', a superb adhesive with vibrant colour and huge margins all round, tied by grill obliterator to printed matter letter directed to Ancona with indistinct "CIVITAVECCHIA 14 NOV. 67" despatch cds and framed PD handstamp alongside. Reverse with ANCONA arrival cds of the next day. A most attractive printed matter usage. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6380 Papal state

    1867 (Sept): 40 c. yellow, a good margined adhesive in combination with 1868 (March) 10 c. orange-vermillion, well perforated on three sides, imperf. on top, both adhesives with vibrant colour, cancelled by one central strike of grill obliterator, "CIVITAVECCHIA 25 APR. 68" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black and French "É-PONT. 27 AVRIL 68 MARSEILLE" entry cds in red alongside, on cover directed to Tournon, France. Reverse with Lyon transit (April 28) and arrival (April 28) cds's. A very attractive combination to pay the 50 centesimi rate to France, in addition an early usage of the perforated adhesives. Signed A. Diena & Lamy Sassone = € 950.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6381 Papal state

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    1868 (March): 20 c. 'rosso bruno' and 40 c. 'giallo arancio', two fine adhesives with good perforation, each tied by grill obliterator, "DIREZIONE DI ROMA 25 GIU. 69" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered envelope to Monterubbione, Marche. Reverse with BOLOGNA - Pescara ambulant and FERMO transit (June 26) cds's. Correctly franked with 20 c. for the postage to Italy and 40 c. registration fee, signed G. Bolaffi & A. Diena; certs. Raybaudi (1979), E. Diena (1979) Sassone = € 4'375.rnProvenance: Collection Ambrosio.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6382 Papal state

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    1868 (March): 20 c. magenta, two fine adhesives with good perforation, each cancelled with 'grillia a rombi' obliterator of Sardian type, "ROMA 15 OTT 70 5 S" despatch cds (Sassone = 6 punti) alongside, on cover to Firenze. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Usage of Papal stamps after the liberation of Rome on September 21st, 1870, the obliterator of Italian origin is known to be used after September 28, the Roma datestamp is known after October 10. An interesting combination of Papal adhesives and Italian postmarks, correct double rate franking to Firenze. Signed A. Diena & Lamy; cert. E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6383 Papal state

    Departements conquis Papal States 1810/14: Selection 25 entire letters from the Departements 116 Tibre & 117 Trasimène, all sent within Italy, all with the exception of one sent as porto letters, this only one fully prepaid with "P 117 P Spoleto" handstamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6384 Papal state

    1809/53: Selection eleven prephilatelic entire letters / covers incl. Napoleonic period 1809 entire to Acquapendente with "POSTA IN ROMA" handstamp in blue, 1809 official entire with framed "PODESTA D'OSIMO" in red-brown, 1816 entire with framed PERGOLA in red, 1817 official entire with framed REGANATI in blue, 1818 straight line PALESTRINA in red, 1843 oval "DISTRIBUZIONE DI OSIMO" on official entire to Loreto, 1850 wrapper LONINO to Monzuno, with '½' baj. due mark, 1851 double rate registered letter from RONCIGLIONE, 1851 registered entire with three handstamps "CIVITAVECCHIA, AFFRANCATA & ASSICURATA, 1852 comparable combination from BOLOGNA, also an incoming 1853 entire from BRUXELLES via "ALTA GERMANIA NORD" to Bologna.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6385 Papal state

    1852/66c: Selection 32 entire letters / covers with a large diversity of frankings of the first Papal issue incl. 5 baj. usage on the third day of the issue, ½ baj pair with rare red LORO straight line handstamp, single 1 baj. usages within the same district from FREMO, CANINO, MONTERUBBIANO and ROMA, 1 & 5 baj. combination frankings with sheet margins, eight entires with single 2 baj. usages in different shades from RAVENNA, FERRARA, BRACCIANO, ORTE, TOSCANELLA, SUBIACO, SEGNI & CISTERNA, two single 3 baj. frankings, one taxed and usage of three times 3 baj., 4 baj. frankings single and double, four covers going outside of the Papal States to Napoli, Firenze, Padova & Mondovi, two covers with 6 baj. franking, one registered, one single 8 baj. franking to Milano. Also five combination covers within the Papal States & to Genova, partially taxed, one registered. A group full of postal history content in an overall appealing quality, five certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6386 Papal state

    1867/68: Imperforated and perforated Centesimi definitives, a selection of nine entires / covers incl. imperf. 10 c. and 20 c. single frankings, perforated two covers with 5 c. double frankings in different shades, 10 c. in low format as a single franking, pair as double franking, 20 c. solferino single franking to Spoleto, 20 c. lila rosa single franking to Lugo, and pair 20c. magenta 1870 (June) to Paris. Interesting group, three certificates.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6387 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): Unpaid manifest for a cattle fair, sent from Bologna to Bazzano, taxed inside with '½' bajoccho due, bearing outside as due ½ baj. 'giallo paglia', a fine and fresh single example with good colour and large even margins all round, tied by Papal-style grill obliterator. A clear straight-line BAZZANO handstamp was struck alongside. A most interesting item showing the usage of the Romagna adhesives as due, signed Emilio Diena; A. Bolaffi; certs. A. Diena (1968), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6388 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): ½ baj. 'giallo paglia', the upper right half of a diagonally bisected stamp attached to a full example, the multiple of 1½ adhesives with large to enormous margins all round with parts of the neighbouring stamp, fresh and fine with good colour, tied by grill obliterator with "BOLOGNA 28 NOV 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover within Bologna. Lightest vertical and horizontal file folds well away from the adhesives, a most attractive and correct franking for a local letter with 0.75 bajocchi reflecting the 3 centesimi rate. An elusive and appealing item, signed Emilio & Albert Diena, G. & A. Bolaffi, Asinelli, Colla; cert. E. Diena (1991), Raybaudi (1991) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6389 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 1 baj. grey in a fresh and fine horizontal pair with good colour and good to large margins all round, cancelled by grill obliterator on entire letter from Castel Bolognese to Bologna. Reverse with "CASTEL BOLOGNESE 25 NOV 59" despatch cds arrival cds of the next day. An appealing presentation of the 2 bajocchi / 10 centesimi rate within neighbouring postal districts. Signed A. Diena, G. Bolaffi, Fiecchi; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6390 Romagna

    Second day of usage 1859 (Sept): 3 baj. dark green, a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator, with "FAENZA 2 SET. 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover directed to Rimini. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive cover from the second day of this issue in the special rate from the Emilia to the Romagna (between Faenza and Rimini), valid only in the two months of September and October 1859, signed A. Diena, E. Diena, Mondolfo Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6391 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 4 baj. 'fulvo', a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to cover directed to Livorno. Fair "BOLOGNA 21 GEN. 60" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Appealing franking paying correctly the rare 4 ba. / 20 c. rate from the Romagna to the Toscana, valid beginning in November 1859, signed E. Diena; cert. Sorani (2003) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6392 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 5 baj. violetto and left marginal 1 baj. 'bruno grigio', two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins all round, cancelled by mute grill obliterator on  cover from Cesena to Roma. The obverse is struck by straight-line CESENA handstamp, reverse with "ROMA 13 SET. 59" arrival cds. Cover with some toning, not distracting from this attractive and interesting item full of postal history content incl. a usage in the second week of the Romagna issue. Signed A. Diena, Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 18'500.rnNote: The cover was correctly paid for a letter of the second Papal rayon including Roma & Comarca. However the franking with Romagna - definitives was not accepted by the Papal postal authorities as the Romagna was still regarded as being part of the Papal states. Therefore the cover was regarded as unpaid and taxed with '6' bajocchi.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6393 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852 (Jan): 2 baj. verde oliva in a horizontal strip of three with complete top right sheet corner, fine and fresh with good to large margins all round, cancelled by Papal grill obliterator, "BOLOGNA 15 GIU 59" despatch cds alongside on cover directed to Faenza, arrival cds on reverse. Double rate cover, an exceptional item from this transitory period at the beginning of the provisional government. Signed A. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1991), Colla (1991), Raybaudi (1991).rnNote: Between June 12, 1859, when the provisional government was proclaimed and August 31, 1859, the last day prior to the issuance of the Romagna definitives, adhesives and rates of the Papal States were furtheron in use.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6394 Romagna

    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 2 baj. 'verde oliva', the upper right half of a diagonally bisected example, fine and fresh, tied by straight-liene ARGENTA (Sassone FE = 4 punti) to reverse of cover directed to Conselice, "LUGO 31 AGO. 59" transit cds on obverse & reverse. An interesting item showing the 1 baj. rate within the same district. Last day of official validity of the Papal adhesives in the Romagna. Signed R. Monfolfo Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6395 Romagna

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    First day of usage of Sardinina adhesives in the Romagna, 1860 (Feb 1): Sardinia IV. emission 'azzuro scuro', a fine and fresh example, tied by mute Papal grill obliterator to cover to Trieste, Austria, "FERRARA 1 FEB 60" despatch cds and Austrian '15' (soldi) due mark alongside. Reverse with framed Trieste (Feb 3) arrival datestamp in red. An appealing usage on its first possible day, which is known from Bologna & Ferrara, in this case paying the 20 centesimi rate to the border to Venetia. Signed Hassel, Basel; cert. Raybaudi (1996) Vaccari SR3a = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6396 Sardinia

    Sardinian Shipmail 1840 (Aug 19): Unpaid entire letter from Genova to Livorno, struck with clear "NAVIGAZIONE NAPOLITANA GENOVA" cachet showing a steamer in blue. Attractive, signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6397 Sardinia

    Sardinian Shipmail 1842 (Dec 9): Unpaid entire letter from Genova to Livorno, struck by clear "VAPORI SARDI SUL MEDITERRANEO / IMPRESA DELUCHI RUBATTINO & Co DI GENOVA" cachet showing a steamer in blue. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6398 Sardinia

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    'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1819 (Jan): Entire letter from Torino to Casalgrosso, internally dated '20 febb 1819', struck at base by the first type of the 15 centesimi 'Cavallini' handstamp in blue, no postmarks at all. An early usage in the second month. Cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 2'800.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6399 Sardinia

    'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1820 (Jan): Entire letter from Pinerolo to Torino, internally dated '6 8bre 1826', embossed with the first type of the 'Cavallo con corno' 15 centesimi, no postmarks at all. Used in the period of its validity between 1820 and 1836. Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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