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  • Lot# : 3466 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Messina to Cette, France bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green, eight single examples in four different shades, fair to large margins, tied by light strikes of Bourbon-style MESSINA despatch cds in black. Information strike, framed PD and French "ITALIE / AMB. M. CENIS 23 FEVR. 62" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA and TORINO transit as well as CETTE arrival (March 1) cds. An extremely rare mass usage to pay the 40 centesimi rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3467 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 12): Cover from Caronia to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde giallastro', a fine and fresh strip of three with good to large margins, tied by clear strikes of CARONIA despatch cds in black (Sassone ME = 12 punti), information strike alongside, reverse with arrival (Feb 14) cds. Attractive cover from this exceedingly rare post office. Signed A. Diena, E. Diena & Chiavarello; cert. Colla (2009) Sassone = € 800 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3468 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 24): Cover from Torricella Pelignato to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde cupo' and 10 c. 'bistro', two fine adhesives with good to large margins, tied by light TORRICELLA cds (Sassone CH = 12 punti), with information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the following day. A beauty with this rare cancellation, signed R. Mondolfo & Chiavarello; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 230 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3469 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Nov 30): Cover from Livorno to Firenze, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the rare shade 'bruno cioccolato scuro', a fine and fresh example with large even margins, tied by light LIVORNO despatch cds in black, clear information strike alongside, reverse with FIRENZE arrival (Dec 1) cds's. Special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862. Cert. Oliva (1999), Bottacchi (2000), Colla (2000) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3470 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 17): Cover from Covo to Martinengo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno tenue', a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by crisp COVO despatch cds (Sassone BG = 12 punti), clear information strike alongside, reverse with several transit and MARTINENGO arrival (Aug 19) cds's. An excellent strike of this rare datestamp. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 900 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3471 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Sept 18): Cover from Cambiago to a serviceman in Reggio, forwarded to Tortona, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro oliva', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear CAMBIAGO despatch cds (Sassone MI = 11 punti), clear information strike alongside, reverse with MILANO and REGGIO transit as well as indistinct Fieldpost arrival cds's. One sideflap and backflap missing, nevertheless an interesting item showing the special 10 centesimi rate to soldiers. Signed Bolaffi Sassone = € 120 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3472 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (March 17): Entire letter from Lomazzo to Milano, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'celeste grigiastro', fair to huge margins, tied on the day of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy by clear LOMAZZO cds in blue (Sassone CO = 7 punti). Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant and MILANO arrival cds's of the next day. A most attractive presentation of a first day usage. Cert. E. Diena (1990).
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3473 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb): Cover from Marsala to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', large even margins, tied at Napoli by clear straight-line SICILIA handstamp in red (Sassone = 10 punti). Reverse with NAPOLI transit and ROMA arrival (Feb 4) cds's. The cover was despatched directly at the vessel, the 20 centesimi adhesive paid the journey to the Papal border, the addressee had to pay '16' bajocchi. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 100 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3474 Italy

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    1859: 20 c. dark blue with rare variety: inverted embossing of the King's head 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, the inverted head very well embossed, clearly tied by "SESTRI PONENTE 8 SET. 61" cds, on large part cover (sideflaps and one backflap missing) to Genova. Reverse with wreathed GENOVA arrival cds of the same day. A most attractive part cover with this sought after rarity. Signed Em. Diena, A. Diena & E. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (2010) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3475 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 1): Double rate entire letter from Torino to Paris, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro scurissimo', two single examples and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', three fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by clear TORINO cds with information strike and French "SARDAIGNE CULOZ 3 JUIN 61" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with PARIS arrival (June 3) cds. A beautiful cover, in addition an unusual way to pay the 80 centesimi rate.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3476 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 1): Cover from Milano to Paris, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso vermiglio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by clear MILANO despatch cds, "P.D." and French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG .. DEC. 63" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO transit and arrival (Dec 4) cds's. An appealing cover, despatched on the day of issue of the De La Rue issue, signed Vaccari.rnNote: An exceptionally late franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3477 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 2): Double rate Entire letter from Bari to Nice, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by clear double-circle BARI despatch cds, "P.D." in black and French "ITALIE MENTON 7 FEVR. 63" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA and VENTIMIGLIA transit cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing entire, signed Grioni, Raybaudi & Colla.rnProvenance: Collection Bigli.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3478 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 25): Quadruple rate registered envelope from Parma to Bologna, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio' in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with good to enormous margins, tied by light double-circle PARMA cds in red with ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Alessandra - Bologna ambulant cds and octagonal BOLOGNA arrival datestamp. Part of wax seals torn away leading to some paper loss on reverse, nevertheless an exceptional and attractive franking with four times 20 c. for the postage plus 40 c. registration fee. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3479 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (July 4): Double rate cover from Messina to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa carminio lilliaceo', a fresh and fine example from position 12 with full frame 'fileto di riquadratura completo', good to large margins, tied by MESSINA despatch cds, clear information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival (July 6) cds and distribution cachet. Horizontal file fold away from the adhesive, still an interesting usage, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3480 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 4): Quadruple rate cover from Vezza d'Oglio to Breno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'ocra arancio', a superb example with even large margins, tied by clear VEZZA cds in blue (Sassone BS = 9 punti), an information strike alongside. Reverse with EDOLO transit and BRENO arrival cds of the next day. Cover slightly tatty, vertical file fold, nevertheless an extremely late usage of the 1858 print run in 1862, a superb usage of this rare adhesive paying correctly four times the 20 c. inland postage. Signed A. Diena, G. Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 7'000 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3481 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Oct 31): Registered Double rate Envelope from Milano to Sesto S. Giovanni, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by MILANO cds in red, an information strike and ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant and arrival cds of the next day. Part of the upper backflap missing, wax seals torn away laeding to some paper loss on reverse, nevertheless a desirable item showing the correct franking with twice 20 c. for the postage and 40 c. registration fee. Signed G. Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (2005) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3482 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (June 4): Entire letter from Torino to Thessaloniki, endorsed "Via di Genova con Piroscafi delle Messaggerie Imperiali Francesi", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'arancio carico', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by TORINO cds in black, "P.D." in black alongside. Reverse with GENOVA, "GENOVA - PORTO" and French "DARDANELLES TURQUIE" transit as well as indistinct cogwheel arrival (June 14) cds's in black. Lightest horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, nevertheless an attractive franking to a rare destination, the franking paying correctly the rate with French vessel to the Levant. Signed A. Diena & Oliva; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3483 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 29): Sixth weight rate printed matter from Torino, bearing Sardinia 1861 Printed matter issue 2 c. 'grigio verdastro', a vertical fine and fresh strip of three, good to enormous margins with parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by "TORINI / PERIOD. FRANCHI" despatch cds in red (Sassone = 4 punti). Sassone = € 2'000 + 110.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3484 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63 : Selection eleven covers/entires with shade and postmark interest incl. six covers with a combination of Sardinia 5 c. green & 10 c. bistre to pay the 15 c. Italy rate, one with rare TRAVERSETOLO cds (10 punti), cover with 10 c. bistre & 40 c. rose on quintuple Sicily rate cover, four inland printed matter items, either with single 1 c. numeral, pair 1 c. numeral or single 2 c. numeral (2). 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3485 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 28 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a pair, a strip of three and a combination franking with Italy 1862 VEII 10 c. bistre, 10 c. bistre, eleven single frankings, four double or pair frankings, and a strip of three, 20 c. blue, eight single frankings, one taxed and de-taxed, one to Venetia, one to Rome, taxed accordingly, also one double franking to France, 40 c. red, four single frankings, two on a double rate inland franking, two on covers to France. Eight certificates, many competent signatures.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3486 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 54 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a single local frankings, four pairs and a strip of three, 10 c. bistre, 25 single frankings representing the special Tuscany and Napoli rates & four double or pair frankings, one to Rome with the resulting taxation, 20 c. blue, 15 single frankings, one to Rome with the resulting taxations, and apir to France, 40 c. red, three single frankings, all to France. Many competent signatures, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3487 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (June 27): Double rate registered envelope from Firenze to Bologna, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde' and 40 c. 'rosa carmino' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, three overall fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by FIRENZE despatch cds, information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with octagonal BOLOGNA arrival datestamp of the following day. A most interesting, appealing and rare 'patriotic' usage to pay the 60 centesimi rate with twice 15 c. for the postage plus 30 c. registration fee. Cert. Oliva (1990), E. Diena (1992) Zanaria & Serra 0,60 N = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3488 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Feb 2): Cover from Torino to Krefeld, Prussia, endorsed "Voie de France", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in mixed franking with single Italy Regno 1861 I. emission 40 c. 'rosa chiarissimo' and 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, three fine and fresh adhesives, tied by TORINO cds in black, the two adhesives at left in addition by Prussian "AUS FRANKREICH PER AACHEN" entry cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in red. Obverse struck also by French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 4 FEVR. 63" entry cds in red. Reverse with distribution cds (Feb 5). Some bleaching of the cover at left, a correctly paid item to Prussia via France, an exceptional and splendid three-colour franking from the different issues. Cert. E. Diena (1994), Bottacchi (1994) Combination in Zanaria & Serra 0,60 unlisted.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3489 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 21): Entire December letter from Forli to Genova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 10 c. 'ocra arancia', two overall fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, the DLR definitive with few nibbed perfs at top, tied by light FORLI cds. Reverse with GENOVA transit as well as BOLOGNA arrival (Dec 24) cds's. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1989) Serra & Zanaria 0,15 I = € 7'500.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 42 covers with this combination on p. 402.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3490 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Feb 26): Cover from Commessaggio to Mantova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'arancio brunastro' in mixed franking with Italy Regno Tipo Sardegna 15 c. 'azzuro', fine and fresh adhesives, each tied by COMMESSAGGIO cds , "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit and MANTOVA arrival cds's of the next day. An appealing combination franking to pay the postage from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon, signed A. Diena Zanaria & Serra 0,25 H = € 900.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3491 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Sept 9): Envelope from Varenna to Hampton, Middlesex, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso vermiglio' with complete 'filetto di inquadratura' from pos. 12 of the sheet in mixed franking with corner marginal Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. 'indaco scuro', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by VARENNA cds (Sassone CO = 7 punti), "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO and LONDON transit (Sept 12) cds's. An appealing combination franking to pay the postage to the United Kingdom. Cert. Sorani (1982). Zanaria & Serra 0,60 B1 = € 1'300 & Sassone = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3492 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Sept 14): Triple rate registered envelope from Milano to Como, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. 'indaco con riflessi violacei', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by MILANO despatch cds, the 80 c. centesimi adhesive in addition by straight-line ASSICURATO, all in red. Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant, VARESE transit and COMO arrival cds's of the next day. Cover with some toning, nevertheless an appealing mixed franking to pay the registered rate until the end of 1862 with three times 20 c. postage and 40 c. registration fee. Signed E. Diena, Raybaudi, Fiecchi & Oliva; cert. Botacchi (2004), Serra (2005). Zanaria & Serra 1,00 O = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3493 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Oct 16): Entire letter from Genova to New York, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'arancio carico' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio vivo', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by GENOVA despatch cds and in addition by "NEW YORK PAID NOV 10" arrival cds in red. "P.D." handstamp and clear French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 18 OCT 62" entry cds, both in red alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, nevertheless an appealing mixed franking to pay the 120 centesimi rate to the United States. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (1998). Zanaria & Serra 1,20 M = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 700.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3494 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862/63: Selection eight combination covers / entires with cancellation and shade interest incl. Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 10 c. bistre paying the 15 c. inland rate, two covers with Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 20 c. indigo / blue paying the rate to Venetia or Rome, Sard. 10 c. bistre & Italy 20 c. blue on triple rate 1862 cover in the special Sicily rate, three covers Sard. 5 c. green with Italy 1863 15 c. blue Effigie type I or II, and Sard. 40 c. rose-vermillion with Italy 1863 15 c. blue Effigie type II sent from the the 2nd Italian to the 2nd Austrian rayon. Two certificates.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3495 Italy

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    1862 (Oct 29): Cover from Pieve S. Stefano to Firenze, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giollastro', a fresh corner marginal adhesive, tied by clear "PIEVE S. STEFANO" cds in black (Sassone AR = 6 punti), reverse with SANSEPULCRO transit and FIRENZE arrival cds's of the same day. Local rate usage within Tuscany, signed A. & E. Diena Sassone = € 1'750 + 350.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3496 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 24): Cover from Petralia Soprana to Palermo, bearing 1862 10 c. 'arancio ocra', a fresh and fine example with vibrant colour, tied by clear Bourbon-style "PETRALIA SOPR." cds (Sassone PA = 8 punti), reverse with CEFALU transit and PALERMO arrival (Nov 26) cds's. Local rate usage in Sicily, cert. Colla (1995) Sassone = € 2'000 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3497 Italy

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    1862 (Sept 11): Cover from Firenze to Livorno, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giollastro', a right marginal example showing variety: partial 'linea di riquadro', a fresh and fine example, tied by light FIRENZE cds, information strike alongside, reverse with LIVORNO arrival cds of the same day. A very rare stamp, local rate usage within Tuscany, certs. A. Diena (1963, 1971) Sassone = € 16'250.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3498 Italy

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    1862 (Dec 1): Cover from Macerata to Cagli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro oliva', two fresh sheet marginal examples, tied by crisp "MACERATA FELTRIA MARCHE" cds (Sassone = 10 punti), a superb information strike alongside, reverse with FOSSOMBRONE and URBINO transit cds's of the next day. Appealing franking to pay the 20 c. inland rate, signed E. Diena, cert. Sorani (2003) Sassone = € 5'000 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3499 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 18): Entire letter from Livorno to Civiavecchia, endorsed "Via di mare", bearing 1862 10 c. 'arancio ocra', a single example and a pair from the left and right sheet margin, respectively, tied by fair LIVORNO cds, "DOPO LA PARTENZA" handstamp in black alongside, reverse with CIVITAVECCHIA  arrival (Nov 20) cds. 30 centesimi rate to the border of the Papal States using Italian Shipmail, signed Gaggero; cert. Colla (1996) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3500 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 4): Cover from Polpenazze to Canavero, bearing 1862 20 c. indigo, a fresh single adhesive, tied by superb POLPENAZZE cds (Sassone = 8 punti). Cover with filing folds well away from adhesive and strikes, a most appealing strike. Sassone = € 200 + 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3501 Italy

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    1862 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Milano to Krefeld, Prussia, bearing 1862 20 c. 'indaco con con riflessi violacei', a fresh single example and a corner marginal vertical pair with large sheet margin at base showing variety: imperforated at base, sheet margin with complete 'linea di riquadro' included, tied by light MILANO cds. Reverse with two Swiss ambulant, Zürich transit, Mainz - Cöln ambulant and distribution (Dec 16) datestamps. A most attractive and interesting cover with this sought after variety, the franking paying correctly the rate via Switzerland to Prussia, Krefeld being an elusive destination. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 12'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3502 Italy

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    1862 (Sept 26): Registered envelope from Gazzolo to Palermo, bearing 1862 20 c. indigo, a right marginal example and 40 c. red-carmine, both fresh and fine, tied by GAZZOLO cds (Sassone CR = 8 punti) with ASSICURATO alongside, reverse with BOZZOLO transit and PALERMO arrival (Sept 30) cds's. An appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the 20 c. letter rate plus 40 c. registration. Signed R. Mondolfo Sassone = € 900 +1'200.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3503 Italy

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    1862 (Aug 28): Entire letter from Livorno to Lyon, bearing 1862 40 c. red-carmine, fresh and fine, tied by "VIA DI MARE" Shipmail' handstamp in red (Sassone = 7 punti), another strike, "P.D." and French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 2 SEPT. 62" entry cds, all in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA transit (Aug 31) and indistinct LYON arrival (Sept 2) cds's. An appealing entire posted directly on the vessel, the adhesive tied in Genova, cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 700 + 600.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3504 Italy

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    1862 (Oct 24): Cover from Bari to Nice, bearing 1862 40 c. red-carmine from pos. 12 of the sheet showing variety: 'filetto d'inquadratura esterno', fresh and fine, tied by BARI cds (Sassone CR = 8 punti) leaving the variety and the King's head free, "P.D." and French "GENES BAT. A VAPEUR 30 OCT. 62" Shipmail cds in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA transit (Oct 29) cds. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing cover. Signed A. Diena Sassone listed but unpriced.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3505 Italy

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    1863 (Feb 14): Double rate entire letter from Torino to Chambery, bearing 1862 40 c. rose-carmine, two fresh and fine examples, one top marginal, tied by TORINO cds, information strike in black, "P.D." and French "ITALIE AMB. M. CENIS D 15 FEVR. 63" entry cds, these in red alongside, reverse with CHAMBERY arrival (Feb 16) cds. Attractive cover to France, signed Colla Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3506 Italy

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    1863 (May 9): Quadruple rate cover from Palermo to Paris, bearing 1862 80 c. yellow-orange, two fresh and fine example, one marginal, one corner marginal, tied together by PALERMO cds, framed "P.D." and fair French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG .. SEPT 63" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A fine and interesting cover with two examples of this sought after adhesive, the cover is directed to a member of the Pignatelli noble family. Signed Em. & A. Diena, Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 32'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3507 Italy

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    1862/63: Selection 17 covers / entires with frankings of 1862 Vittorio Emanuele II showing cancellation and shade interest incl. six 10 c. bistre - brown single frankings paying the regional rates in the Napoletan provinces, 20 c. indigo single frankings, five to pay the inland rate, and one to Rome, two covers with pairs of 20 c. indigo, one to Venetia, one to France from March 1862, combination franking of 20 c. & 40 c. on triple rate inland cover and two covers with 40 c. red to France. Also 1862 2 c. numeral, two printed matter entires. 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3508 Italy

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    1863 (Jan 1): Cover from Milano to Modena, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by clear GENOVA cds in black, an information strike alongside, reverse with MODENA arrival datestamp in red from the following day. A fine usage on the day of issue and the first day of the 15 centesimi rate, which unified the rates throughout Italy, with the date extremely well visible. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 5'000 for the first day usage.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3509 Italy

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    1863 (Feb 27): Cover of letter written in Intra on the Lago Maggiore and directed to Torino, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, a fine and fresh adhesive from position 31, tied by fair "VERBANO 27 FEB. 63" cds on board of the vessel of this name, an information strike alongside. Reverse with ambulant, TORINO arrival cds of the same day and distribution cachets. Appealing Shipmail cover, signed Bolaffi.rnProvenance: Collection 'Emanuele Filiberto'.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3510 Italy

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    1863 (Jan 4): Cover from Torino to Biella, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. in the rare shade 'celeste latteo', a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins, tied by clear TORINO cds, an information strike alongside. Reverse with ambulant and TORINO arrival cds of the same day. Appealing item with this desirable shade, used in its first week, signed Raybaudi & Vaccari; certs. Sorani (1994), E. Diena (1996) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3511 Italy

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    Period of invalidity 1863 (March 2): Cover from Parma to Torino, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by fair PARMA cds. Reverse with TORINO cds and distribution cachet of the next day. An appealing item full of postal history, in this case the cover was first taxed, then de-taxed. Signed A. Diena.rnNote: This issue was first valid only for two months until the end of February, but at the beginning of March it was decided to prolong its period of use until end of 1863. One can find letters despatched on March 2/3, 1863 which had been first taxed with double the deficieny, then detaxed. After March 3, the stamp could be used without problem.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3512 Italy

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    1863 (Feb 7): Triple rate cover from Palermo to Trapani, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, a fine and fresh single example and a pair, tied by clear PALERMO cds, an information strike alongside. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Attractive, signed Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3513 Italy

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    1863 (April 5): Double rate registered envelope from Biella to Toscolano, bearing 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I in a fine and fresh horizontal strip of four with large even margins, tied by BRESCIA cds, framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with TOSCOLANO arrival cds of the following day. Appealing item paying correctly 30 c. for the double port and 30 c. registration fee, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 5'500.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Zanaria & Serra on page 283.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3514 Italy

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    1863: Selection 36 covers / entires, some with shade & cancellation interest incl. 1863 (Jan) Tipo Sardegna 15 c., 13 single frankings also with usages in March & April 1863, a double franking and a registered quadruple cover; 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, ten single frankings; also 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II nine single frankings with a usage on December 1st, the day of issue of the DLR definitives, a pair franking and a registered cover.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3515 Italy

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    1866 (April 23): Entire letter from Gualdo di Macerata to Macerata, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. 'verde grigio', fresh and fine, tied by clear GUALDO straight-line handstamp, information strike and MACERATA arrival vds alongside. Correct local rate from a letter collection to the post office to which it belongs. Cert. Colla (1993).
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3516 Italy

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    1865 (Aug 3): Cover from Milano to Udine, bearing a three-colour franking of the 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green, 10 c. ochre-orange and 40 c. carmine, three fresh and fine examples, tied by clear MILANO despatch cds, "P.D." in black alongside. Oval UDINE arrival datestamp (Aug 5) on the reverse. A most attractive and correct franking paying the rate from the 2nd Italian to the 2nd Austrian rayon. Signed Avanzo & Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3517 Italy

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    1864 (Dec 11): Quintuple rate envelope from Castelvetrano to Palermo, bearing a three-colour franking of the 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green, 30 c. brown and 40 c. carmine, three fresh and fine examples, tied by light CASTELVETRANO despatch cds. Reverse with CALATAFIMI transit and PALERMO arrival (Dec 12) cds's. A splendid cover, signed R. Diena; cert E. Diena (1993) Zanaria & Serra 0,75 G = € 1'350.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3518 Italy

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    Third war of Independence 1866 (Sept 9): Fieldpost envelope, despatched at the military headquarters and sent to a serviceman of the Lancieri d'Aosta, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. ochre, a fresh and fine single example, tied by crisp 'Q.G.P.' obliterator with "POSTA MILre ITAL. / COMANDO SUPre DELL'ESCERCITO 9 SETT. 66" despatch cds alongside. A most interesting Fieldpost item with an unusual combination of obliterator and datestamp, correct military concession rate, cert. E. Diena (1984).rnNote: The letter was despatched after the armistice at the end of the Third War of Italian Independence, but prior to the final peace treaty of Vienna.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3519 Italy

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    1866 (Oct 12): Quintuple rate cover from Caronia to Palermo, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. 'ocra arancio', eight fresh and fine single examples, tied by numeral '672' grill obliterator with CARONIA cds alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (Oct 14) cds. An impressive mass franking overpaying the 75 centesimi rate by 5 c., signed E. Diena; cert. Colla (2008).
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3520 Italy

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    1866 (Feb 13): Cover from Palermo to Amsterdam, bearing 1863 DLR 10 c. 'ocra arancio' and 40 c. 'rosa carmonio' in combination with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, fine and fresh examples, tied by clear PALERMO despatch cds, information strike, framed "P.D" and French "ITALIE MARSEILLE 16 FEVR. 66" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and AMSTERDAM  arrival (Feb 18) cds. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an appealing three-colour franking to pay the 70 centesimi rate with the French vessel 'Menzaleh' via Marseilles up to the Netherlands, cert. Colla (1993) Zanaria & Serra 0.70 J = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3521 Italy

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    1864 (April 7): Entire letter from Cardone to Vestone, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine single example, tied by "GARDONE VAL TROMPIA" cds in blue (in Sassone not yet catalogized). Reverse with BRESCIA transit and VESTONE arrival cds's of the same day. A fine entire, signed Bolaffi; cert. Bottacchi (1996).
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3522 Italy

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    1864 (July 8): Cover from Codogno to Lodi, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine vertical pair from the lower left corner with full margin inscription, cancelled by CODOGNO cds. Lightest horizontal file fold, an appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3523 Italy

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    1864 (Oct 11): Quintuple rate entire letter from Massafra to Napoli, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of five, tied by MASSAFRA cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with BARI transit and NAPOLI arrival (Oct 13) cds's. An exceptional franking, cert. Raybaudi (1992) Sassone = € 9'500.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3524 Italy

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    1868 (June 25): Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, bearing 1863 DLR 40 c. carmine in combinatin with 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds and. "P.P." handstamp, both in black alongside. The front was struck in addition by French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 28 JUIN 68" entry cds in blue and "LONDON PAID 29 JU 68" transit cds in red. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy and TORINO transit cds. Minor edge wear just mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive piece of postal history, the franking paying the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port). Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3525 Italy

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    1865 (Nov 27): Double rate envelope from Livorno to Point de Galle, Ceylon, endorsed "Via Ancona & Brindisi", bearing 1863 DLR printing 60 c. 'lilla chiaro', a fresh and fine horizontal pair, tied by LIVORNO cds, "P.D." handstamp, framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI" handstamp and "GALLE UNPAID DE 22 65" cds alongside. Reverse with ALEXANDRIA transit (Dec 4) cds. The correct postage for a double rate envelope (7.5-15 gramms) with British vessel from Alexandria would have been twice 90 centesimi, a rate in force until December 1870. The cover was therefore taxed upon arrival. A very early cover to this elusive destination, in addition a fine entire, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3526 Italy

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    1864 (Feb 4): Insured Envelope from Pesaro to Torino, endorsed "Lire duemila - assicurata", bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. light scarlet in combination with 5 c. grey-green and 40 c. carmine, three fresh and fine examples in intense shades, tied by superb thimble PESARO despatch cds, ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Seals on reverse partially torn away thereby resulting in some paper loss, nevertheless a most attractive, interesting and correct franking. Signed Grioni & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 20'000+.rnNote: A cover to a member of the parliament, the franking paying exactly the rate with 15 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 200 centesimi which make in total 245 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3527 Italy

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    1863/72c: Selection 70 covers/entires with De La Rue frankings showing postmark and shade interest, rarely seen destinations, combinations with Torino printings incl. single and multiple frankings with 1  c. green (2), 2 c. brown (2), 5 c. grey-green (3), 10 c. ochre (13), 15 c. celeste (20), 30 c. brown (3), 40 c. carmine (8) & 60 c. lilac (3). Also frankings with different face values (16). An interesting lot, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3528 Italy

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    1887 (Sept 22): Registered printed matter cover from Modica to Messina, bearing a 'Two Kings' franking of 1866 Torino printing Cifra 2 c. 'rosso mattone' in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carminio and 20 c. arancio, tied by '105' barred obliterator with MODICA despatch cds, matching registration label and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. An appealing combination to pay the rare registration for a printed matter with 2 centesimi for the postage and 30 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3529 Italy

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    1877/78: Interesting Selection two covers and a cover front with late usages of 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre, one cover from Castrogiovanni and a a front from Alessandria used on August 31, 1877, the last day for an official usage of this adhesive; in addition a usage on January 1, 1878 after the stamp was already invalidated, the cover however not taxed. Two ceritificates, two from the De La Rue collection.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3530 Italy

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    1874 (Sept): Double rate registered envelope from Napoli to Bradford, Yorkshire, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. carmine (2) in combination with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue (5), seven fine and fresh examples, tied by light '19' numeral obliterator, NAPOLI despatch cds, "P.D." in red, framed RACCOMANDATO in black and oval "REGISTERED LONDON 18 SP 74" transit datestamp in red alongside. Reverse with crisp "BRADFORD YORKS SP 19 74" arrival cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless an appealing franking to pay twice 60 centesimi to the United Kingdom plus 60 centesimi registration fee. Signed Zanaria Zanaria & Serra unlisted combination.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3531 Italy

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    1879 (March 27): Cover from Genova to Veracruz, Mexico, endorsed "Via Southampton", bearing pair 1866 Torino printing 60 c. 'lilla chiaro' in combination with 1877/79 Vittorio Emanuele 20 c. 'ocra arancio', fine and fresh examples, tied by light '13' barred obliterator, GENOVA despatch cds and part "LONDON PAID transit cds in red alongside. Horizontal franking left of the franking, an appealing combination cover, cert. E. Diena (1987) Zanaria & Serra 1,40 J = € 750.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3532 Italy

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    1870 (Feb 8): Cover from Venezia to Scutari, endorsed "Via Trieste / Col Vapore Austriaco di Antivari", bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, tied by '196' numeral obliterator, VENEZIA despatch cds and "P.P." alongside. Upon arrival in Scutari, a superb thimble Austrian "SCUTARI D'ALBANIE 19 / 2" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 497) was struck alongside, a Turkish 1 pi. brown postage due was added, tied by light Scutari handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 3 / Tchilinghirian fig. 498). An attractive cover showing the Albania rate of 60 centesimi, while the Turkish stamp paid the rate from Antivari harbour to Scutari. Cert. E. Diena (1977).rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence is depicted in Mentaschi & Nembrini on page 98.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3533 Italy

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    1871 (May 3): Double rate Value envelope with an insured value of 3'000 lire, sent from Livorno to Cagliari, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet and 60 c. lilac (2) in combination with 1863 DLR 40 c. carmine and 10 c. ochre-orange, tied by light '14' numeral obliterator, matching LIVORNO despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with arrival (May 7) cds. Wax seals torn away, leading to paper loss on reverse, nevertheless an interesting value cover with the sought after 2 lire. Signed E. Diean & Raybaudi; certs. Sorani (1997), Serra (2005) Sassone = € 5'000+.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with 40 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 300 centesimi which make in total 370 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3534 Italy

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    1873 (Feb 8): Triple rate Value envelope with an insured value of 1'250 lire, sent from Tortona to Torino, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. scarlet and 1867 Effigie VEII 20 c. blue, each tied by clear '158' numeral obliterator, matching fair TORTONA despatch cds and ASSICURATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival cds of the same day. The 2 lire with one nibbed perforations, some toning and edge wear, nevertheless an interesting and appealing double rate value cover. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 5'000+rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with three times 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 130 centesimi which make in total 220 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3535 Italy

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    1867/83: Interesting Selection 18 large-sized covers/documents primarily with the higher values of the Torino printings, multi-coloured frankings, a large variety of usages incl. triple rate covers, registered printed matter with 32 c. franking, several registered items up to the 7th weight rate, usages of Austrian datestamps. In addition two DLR frankings on 1865 covers, one registered. Six certificates.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3536 Italy

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    1867/83: Selection 69 covers / entire letters with frankings of the Torino print, shade and postmark interest, incl. frankings with 1 c. green-olive or 2 c. red-brown (23), 5 c. green-grey (14), 10 c. yellow-ochre (17), 30 c. brown (4), 40 c. carmine (4), 60 c. lilac (2) and two colour frankings (5). One certificate.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3537 Italy

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    1865 (Dez 20): Quadruple rate entire letter from Modica to Palermo, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'celeste chiaro' Type I, a single example and a pair, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by lightly oily MODICA despatch cds. A "FRANCOBOLLO INSUFFICIENTE" handstamp was  struck alongside to indicate that the entire was franked only for the third weight rate. Thereafter, an additional pair 1863 DLR 10 c. 'ocra arancio' was added and tied by the same despatch cds. Reverse with CATANIA transit cds and "ARRIVO PALERMO" datestamp (Feb 25) in red. An interesting cover, cert. Sorani (1999) Zanaria & Serra combination not listed.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3538 Italy

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    1866c (Jan 26): Triple rate envelope from Firenze to Livorno, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'celeste chiaro' Type I in a horizontal pair in combination with a single example of type III, fine and fresh examples, tied by clear '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds alongside. Reverse with indistinct LIVORNO arrival cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, otherwise an attractive and rare cover, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3539 Italy

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    1865 (Aug 3): Cover from Genova to Nice, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'azzuro' Type II, two fine and fresh examples, tied by clear French Gros Chiffres '2656' numeral lozenge (Sassone = 12 punti), French framed PD and "GENES BAT. A VAPEUR 3 AOUT 65" Shipmail cds, both in red alongside. Letter given directly to the vessel, the adhesives tied upon arrival in Nice, a most attractive cover. Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3540 Italy

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    1865 (Sept 1): Cover from Montazzoli to Lanciano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. 'celeste' Type III, a fine and fresh example, tied by manuscript "Montazzoli" with additional note "Montazzoli / 1 Settembre 65" alongside. Reverse with ATESSA transit and LANCIANO arrival cds's of the following day. A most interesting cover from the Chieti province, the post office of Montazzoli was opened on August 16, 1865 but obviously did not have a datestamp from the beginning. Cert. A. Diena (1960), E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3541 Italy

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    1868 (May 8): Entire letter from Moglia to Verona, bearing 1867 (April) London DLR printing 20 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fine and fresh example, tied by superb '2626' numeral obliterator, clear Austrian-style three-line "MOGLIA / DI GONZAGA / 8. MAG" despatch cds (Sassone MN = 11 punti) alongside. Reverse with MANTOVA transit and VERONA arrival cds of the same day. A beauty Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3542 Italy

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    1865/70c: Selection 57 covers/entires with rate and cancellation interest, also combination frankings with other issues incl. 15 covers with 1865 type I, four covers with 1865 type II, nine covers with 1865 type III, and 21 covers with 1867 Effigie 20 c. blue. Also eight covers with mixed frankings of these issues with 1863/66 DLR & Torino printings. A diverse lot.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3543 Italy

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    1880 (March 27): Entire letter from Faicchio to Cerreti Sannita, bearing a 'gemelli' mixed 'Two Kings' franking of 1877 Vittorio Emanuele 10 c. blue in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine, tied by '2932' barred obliterator with FACCHIO despatch cds in black alongside. An appealing combination of the 10 centesimi denominations of different colour from king Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I issues. Signed Sorani & Chiavarello; cert. Bottacchi (2003).
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3544 Italy

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    1877/80c: Selection 36 covers / documents with frankings of the 1877/79 Vittorio Emanuele II definitive issue with changed colours, a group with postmark and franking interest incl. 10 c. blue, 13 single frankings frankings, three pairs and one cover with two pairs, 20 c. ochre-orange, 14 single frankings and two pairs, two covers with 30 c. frankings of both values to Corfu and Rouen, and three covers bearing combinations with 1866 Torino prints.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3545 Italy

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    1878, Regno di Re Umberto I, overprinted Official Stamps; 1880 (Oct 25): Printed matter entire from Spilimbergo to Sequals, bearing 2 c. on 2 l. lake showing rare variety: 'Inverted Overprint' / 'Soprastampa Capovolta', tied by crisp '2256' barred obliterator with SPILIMBERGO despatch cds in black alongside. A very rare stamp on cover, signed E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 24'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3546 Italy

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    1883 (Sept 29): Envelope from Varese to Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, bearing a three-colour franking of 1879 Umberto 5 c. green in a horizontal pair, 10 c. carmine and 20 c. orange, tied by '164' barred obliterator with VARESE despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "RIO DE JANEIRO" transit (July 25) cds's. One backflip missing, nevertheless an appealing combination to pay the 40 centesimi 'Voie de Mer' rate to Brasil, in addition to an elusive destination.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3547 Italy

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    1889 (July 9): Part of linen cover front from Rome to the "BANKA NAZIONALE DEL REGNO D'ITALIA", bearing the complete franking of 1879 Umberto 2 l. vermillion, ten fine and fresh single adhesives plus a single example of 10 c. carmine, a spectacular and nearly incredible franking tied by astonishingly clear "ROMA (RACCOM.)" despatch cds. The front shows a handwritten note "20,10" which is in the 99th weight rate resulting in 99 times 20 centesimi for the postage plus 30 centesimi for the registration. Signed A. Diena & Bolaffi; certs. Bottacchi (2008), Serra (2008) Sassone = € 360'000 on cover front.
    Starting bid : 6,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3548 Italy

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    1879/1890c: Selection 39 covers / postcards with usages of the first 1879 Umberto definitives, shade and cancellation interest, incl. 5 c. green (4), 10 c. carmine. nine single frankings, three covers with pairs and cover with five examples, 20 c. orange ten single frankings and a pair on cover, 25 c. blue as 1879 single franking to Sira, and 60 c. violet on registered inland cover, also three combination frankings of different Umberto adhesives and six 'Two Kings' frankings. A lot to be studied.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3549 Italy

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    1890/1900c: Selection 40 covers / documents with frankings from the late period of Umberto I, with rate and postmark interest, incl. eight covers 1890/91 overprinted definitives, 1891/96 definitives on 24 covers, and 1896/97 Stemma di Savoia issue on eight covers.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3550 Italy

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    Re Vittorio Emanuele III; 1906 (Oct 27): Registered envelope from Roma to Beirut, bearing 1901 50 c. mauve, tied by "ROMA (VIA DEI SERPENTI)" despatch cds mit matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "BRINDISI TRANSITO" transit (Oct 29) datestamp and indistinct "BEIRUT ÖSTERR. POST" arrival cds. A fine cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3551 Italy

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    1925 (Aug 22): Value Envelope with an insured value of 10'000 lire from Conegliano to Schio, bearing 1901 5 l. blue & rose, six single examples in combination with two examples of 1906 50 c. violet, tied by "CONEGLIANO RACCOMANDATE" cds with registration label alongside, reverse with Venezia and Vicenza transit cds's. Cover roughly opened at top, some edge wear, nevertheless a most desirable cover with this franking, paying correctly the postage of 60 c., plus the registration fee of 60 c. and 29,40 lire for the insurance, in total 31 lire. Signed E. Diena; cert. Caffaz (1984) Sassone = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3552 Italy

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    1923: Manzoni, complete set of six values in unmounted og. condition, the 1 l. value corner marginal, the 5 l. value top marginal, this with variety: line instead of comb perforation, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3553 Italy

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    1924 (Feb 20): Registered Envelope from Sassoferrato to Arcevia, bearing 1924 ovpt. Victory issue 1 l. on 25 c. ultramarine, a single example, tied by "SASSOFERRATO (2-64)" cds in black, registration label alongside, reverse with "ARCEVIA (ANCONA)" arrival cds of the next day. A very rare usage on cover. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3554 Italy

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    1927 (July 25): Registered envelope from Camaiore to Lucca, bearing 1927 2,65 l. violet perf. 11 in combination with 1908 40 c. brown, tied by clear "CAMAIORE LUCCA" cds in black, information strike and matching registration label alongside. Reverse with LUCCA arrival cds of the next day. Roughly opened on top, not impairing stamps and postmarks, nevertheless a most appealing franking. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 1'750.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3555 Italy

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    1929 (July 5): Registered envelope from Bologna to Torino, bearing 1929 Vittorio Emanuele III 1,75 l. brown, perf. 13¾, tied by "BOLOGNA CASA DEL FASCIO" cds in black, registration label alongside. A commercial advertisement cover with this very rare definitive, correctly franked with 50 c. for the postage and 125 c. for the registration fee, signed A. Diena; certs. Raybaudi (1979), Sorani (1997) Sassone = € 18'000.rnNote: The 1929 definitive perf 13¾ is known to be sold in the post offices of Bologna, to a lesser extent also in Roma and on Sicily (Caltanissetta and Enna).
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3556 Italy

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    1901/02c: Selection 15 covers / postcards with 'Two Kings' frankings of Umberto and Vittorio Emanuele III adhesives, including registration and espresso covers, interesting destinations such as Cairo, a very diverse group to be studied with a large variety of combinations. Two certificates.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3557 Italy

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    1901/28c: Selection 108 covers / documents with frankings from the Vittorio Emanuele III period, with rate, franking and postmark interest, early usage, incl. 1901 Aqulia & Effigie deffinitives on 21 cover, also two mulltiples, 1906 definitives, 17 cover and two stamps/multiples, 1908 six covers, 1909 two covers, later definitive and commemorative issues on 62 cover. A interesting lot full of postal history, to be studied.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3558 Italy

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    1920/29c: Selection 72 covers / documents with frankings from the Vittorio Emanuele III period, with rate and franking interest, incl. 1929 Cinquentenario VEII in block of four and single on cover to Germany, 1928 Emanuele Filiberto 5 l. in combination franking, 1928 Milizia 5 + 2 l. in combination franking (Sassone = € 1'650+), 1927 VEIII 2.65 l. violet in combination franking (Sassone = €1'750), and 1926 Francesco 1,25 l. blue & 5 + 2.50 l. brown each in pairs as part of a combination franking (Sassone = € 1'530). One certificate.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3559 Italy

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    1929/45: Imperiale, selection 46 covers / documents, a large diversity of rates incl. registration, value letters, blind man's mail, passports, printed matter, manuscripts, mail to and from occupied areas, also combination frankings with earlier Vittorio Emanuele III definitives. A lot to be studied.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3560 Italy

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    1929/41c: Selection 53 envelopes / postcards with frankings of primarily commemorative issues incl. 1929 Montecassino, 1930 Virgilio with 20 c. orange on visit card, 1932 Alighieri, 1932 Marcia su Roma with Espresso 2.50 l. in combination franking (Sassone = € 900+), 1937 Infanzia 1.75 + 0.75 l. orange as single franking (Sassone = € 1'300), 1937 Augusto 1.75 + 1 l. lilac as single franking and in combination (Sassone = €1'700), 1937 Uomi illustri 2.55 + 2 l. (Sassone = € 1'100), in addition 1934 Calcio & Valor militare sets complete unmounted og (Sassone = € 1'500). To be studied.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3561 Italy

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    Airmail - Zeppelin 1933 (Sept 1): Quadruple rate registered Cover from Milano to Buenos Aires, endorsed "Par Dirigeable "Graf Zeppelin"", bearing a five-colour franking of 1929 Imperiale 50 l. violet in a vertical pair, 5 l. red as well as 1930 Posta Aereo 25 c. dark green, 2 l. blue & 5 l. green, tied by light "MILANO CORRISP. e PACCHI / POSTA AEREA" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Obverse struck in addition by "FRIEDRICHSHAFEN (Bodensee)" transit and Zeppelin board "LUFTSCHIFF GRAF ZEPPELIN / 6. SÜDAMERIKAFAHRT - 1933" handstamp in bluish black and "CERTIFICAOS / CENTRAL 104" handstamp in black. Reverse with another MILANO despatch and "BUENOS AIRES" arrival (Sept 7) cds's. Some edge wear as to be expected, a most interesting commercial cover from the well-known Oertly correspondence, correctly franked for a cover of 65 gr. with 3.50 l. for a fourth letter rate cover abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus 13 times 8.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Argentina with the Zeppelin, in total 112.25 lire. Sassone = € 6'600+.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3562 Italy

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    Airmail 1936 (Oct 21): Airmail Cover from Milano to Asmara, bearing 1936 Nascita di Orazio 5 + 2 l. ardesia, tied by fair "MILANO CORRISP. e PACCHI / POSTA AEREA" cds in black, clear information strike alongside. Reverse with "ASMARA / POSTA AEREA" arrival (Oct 24) cds. Some edge wear, an appealing and correctly franked Airmail cover to Eritrea. Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3563 Italy

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    1936 (Dec 12): Airmail Envelope from Genova to Colombo, bearing 1937 Augosto anniversary 2,55+2 l. ardesia in combination with Posta Aerea 25 c. lilac and 50 c. brown-olive (2), tied by "GENOVA FERROVIA / POSTA AEREA" despatch cds. Fine and appealing cover to a rare destination from Italy, signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'525.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3564 Italy

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    1937 (Dec 10): Airmail Envelope from Gorizia to Graz, bearing 1937 Infanzia 3+2 l. orange, tied by "GORIZIA CORRISPONDENZE / DISTRIBUZIONE (A)" despatch cds, registration and airmail label alongside, reverse with Italian ambulant cds. Fine and appealing cover, a rare franking. Sassone = € 1'600.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3565 Italy

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    Airmail 1938 (Dec 17): Airmail Cover from Milano to Sao Paulo, bearing a four-colour franking of 1929 Imperiale 25 l. black-blue, 5 l. red in a vertical pair as well as 1938 Proclamazione dell'Impero 25 c. green and Posta Aerea 5 l. green, tied by light "MILANO CORRISP. e PACCHI / POSTA AEREA" cds in black, clear information strike and "DEUTSCHE LUFTPOST / EUROPA - SÜDAMERIKA" handstamp in violet alongside. Reverse with "SAO PAULO" arrival (Dec 25) cds's. Roughly oped at left, a most interesting commercial cover, correctly franked with 1.25 l. for the postage and four times 9.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Brasil, in total 40.25 lire. Signed E. Diena; cert. Colla (1994) Sassone = € 3'300+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF
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