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  • Lot# : 3370 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple with good colour and large to enormous margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator, Pontifical-style "FERRARA 29 OTT. 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Venezia. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An appealing cover paying the postage to the border with Veneto, the receiver had to pay '10' soldi. Signed A. Diena, G. Bolaffi & Fiecchi Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3371 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 3 baj. 'verde scuro', a fresh and fine right marginal example with good colour and large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator with "FAENZA 20 GEN 60" despatch cds (Sassone RA = 4 punti) alongside, on cover to Forli. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Some toning and edge wear, nevertheless an interesting presentation of the old pontifical 3 baj. rate, while the new November 1859 rate was 4 bajocchi. In spite of the underpayment not taxed. Cert. A. Diena (1968), G. Bolaffi (1968) Sassone = € 4'500 + 110.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3372 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 4 baj. 'fulvo', a fresh and fine top marginal example with good colour and large to enormous margins all round, tied by light mute grill obliterator with CESENA straight-line despatch handstamp (Sassone FO = 5 punti) alongside, on cover to Venezia. Reverse with arrival cds (Nov 8, 1859). The franking paying the postage to the border with Veneto, the receiver had to pay '10' soldi. Light vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing cover. Signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi Sassone = € 1'500 + 200.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3373 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 20 baj. 'grigio azzuro', a fresh and fine example with good colour and even large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator with "BOLOGNA 5 DEC 59" despatch cds, framed "P.D." in red and indistinct French entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Marseille. Reverse with arrival cds (Dec 9, 1859). The franking paying correctly the double rate to France in the tariff of November 1859. An amazing cover with this sought after adhesive Signed A. Diena & R. Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 45'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3374 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 2 baj. 'verde giallastro', the upper right half of a diagonally bisected example, fine and fresh, tied by framed straight-line COPPARO handstamp (Sassone FE = 4 punti) to entire letter directed to Ferrara, reverse with arrival cds (July 28, 59). An interesting item showing the 1 baj. rate within the same district, between June 12 and August 31, Papal adhesives could be used in the Romagna. In addition the only known cancellation of the COPPARO handstamp on bisected adhesives furing the provisional government. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 3'250 + 110+.rnProvenance: 118. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1999), lot 5653.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3375 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 3 baj. brown, the rightmost part of an example cut vertically into three parts, fine and fresh with sheet margin at top and all three 'filetti di separazione' completely present, tied by mute grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter directed to Anzola, despatched at the provincial administration in Bologna with BOLOGNA despatch cds (July 19, 59) on obverse. An interesting and appealing item showing the 1 baj. rate within the same district, between June 12 and August 31, Papal adhesives could be used in the Romagna. Signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1996), Vaccari (2002) Sassone = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3376 Sardinia

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    'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1820 (Jan): Entire letter from Bricherasio to Torino, internally dated '22 Febbo 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 : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3377 Sardinia

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    Issued stamps 1851 (Jan): 5 c. black, second report, in combination with 20 c. blue, third report, two fresh and fine examples with good to enormous margins all round, tied by Rombi mute obliterator with "NIZZA MARITT. 16 SET. 53" despatch cds in black, "P.D." handstamp in red and French "SARD. 16 SEPT. 53 ANTIBES" entry cds in red alongside, on entire letter to Antibes, France. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Light horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives just mentioned for accuracy, a most appealing entire, the rare two-colour franking from its last month paying correctly the 25 centesimi border rate to France. Signed Isaac; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3378 Sardinia

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    1851 (Jan): 20 c. blue, third report, a fresh and fine adhesive with large margins all round, cancelled by Rombi mute obliterator with "CASTELNUOVO - SCRIVIA 19 LUG. 52" despatch cds in black (Sassone = 7 punti) alongside, on cover to Genova. Attractive, signed Bettini & E. Diena Sassone = € 1'650 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3379 Sardinia

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    1851 (Jan): 20 c. 'azzuro chiaro', first report, a fine adhesive from the lower right sheet margin with good to large margins all round, cancelled by 'Nodi die Savoia' mute obliterator with "ALESSANDRIA 1 MAG .." (1851) despatch cds in black (Sassone = 12 punti) alongside, on cover to Casale, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A most attractive cover with this sought after mute cancellation, signed A. Diena & Oliva; certs. Sorani (1985), Bottacchi (2002) Sassone = € 2'000 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3380 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 5 c. green, a superb horizontal pair from the lower right sheet corner, extremely well embossed, tied by fair "BIELLA 30 GEN. 54" cds in black to large parts of a double rate printed matter letter, directed to Torino. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day and two distribution cachets. One sideflap missing, horizontal file fold well away from the franking, a very rare multiple of this sought after adhesive. Signed A. Diena, A. & G. Bolaffi, Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1989). Sassone = € 15'000 for a complete cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3381 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a superb right marginal example with large to enormous margins, well embossed, cancelled by light "IGLESIAS 8 GIU. 54" cds in black (Sassone CA = 8 punti) to cover to Cagliari. A most attractive usage on the island of Sardinia, cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 1'200 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3382 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine adhesive with large to enormous margins, well embossed, cancelled full of contrast by superb "NIZZA MONFo 21 OTT. 53" cds in black (Sassone AL = 5 punti) to cover to Chiavari via Genova. Reverse with ASTI and GENOVA transit as well as CHIAVARI arrival (Oct 23) cds's. Small tear at cover's top just mentioned for accuracy, an early and most appealing usage of this adhesive in its first month, signed A. Diena, Zanaria & Bettini. Sassone = € 1'200 + 200.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3383 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine adhesive with large to enormous margins and full sheet margins at top, tied by "VERCELLI 14 FEB. 54" cds in black to cover directed to Saluggia, reverse with LIVORNO transit cds of Livorno Feraris. Light file folds, nevertheless an appealing cover, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3384 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine adhesive with large margins, well embossed, tied full of contrast by crisp "TORINO 2 GIU. 54" cds in black to entire letter directed to Plaisance / Piacenza, reverse with PIACENZA arrival cds of the next day. Name in address erased and somewhat clumsy replaced, nevertheless an appealing entire, the franking paid the postage to the border with the Ducato di Parma, the residual journey had to be paid by the addressee. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3385 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 40 c. 'rosa chiaro' in a horizontal pair in combination with 20 c. azzuro, the pair with some pre-use folds, the adhesives in overall fresh and fine condition with large margins, well embossed, tied by "NIZZA MARITTa 4 GIU. 54" cds in black and London "PAID 9 JU 1854" transit cds in red to envelope directed to Tenterden, Kent, "P.D." and French "SARD. 5 JUIN 54 ANTIBES" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with PARIS transit as well as "TENTERDEN JU 9 1854" arrival cds in red. An attractive entire, correctly franked for an item up to 7.5 grams when sent in the open mail to the United Kingdom in the tariff of July 1851. Signed Grioni & Bettini; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 45'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3386 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 40 c. 'rosa chiaro' in combination with vertical pair 1855 5 c. 'verde smeraldo', all adhesives left marginal examples and in fresh and fine condition with large margins, well embossed, tied by "S. GERVAIS 10 LUG. 56" cds in black to envelope directed to Paris, indistinct French entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with SALLANCHES and CHAMBERY transit cds's. An attractive entire with a combination of the second and fourth emission, correctly franked for an item up to 7.5 grams to France. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 37'500.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3387 Sardinia

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    1854: 5 c. green-yellow, a fresh and fine right marginal adhesive, well embossed, tied by "NOVI 20 DIC 54" cds in black on entire printed matter letter to Casale. Reverse with ALESSANDRIA transit cds of the same day. Signed A. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1991), Bottacchi (1998 Sassone = € 4'750.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3388 Sardinia

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    1854: 5 c. 'verde azzuro' showing variety: double imprint of the frame 'doppia impronta a secco' in combination with 20 c. azzuro, two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear thimble "NOVARA 9 DIC 54 11 M" cds to cover to Milano, "P.D." handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with arrival datestamps of the same day and distribution handstamp. A splendid cover, paying correctly the letter rate from the first Sardinian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed Emilio Diena; certs. Sorani (1999), Bottacchi (2006) Sassone = € 15'000 + 6'000 for the doppia impronta.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3389 Sardinia

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    1855: 20 c. indigo, a fresh and fine adhesive with large even margins, well embossed, tied by clear "R. POSTA MILe SARDA 11 AGO 55" Fieldpost cds in black to small entire letter to Chiusano  d'Asti. Reverse with TORINO (Aug 23) and MONTEGROSSO transit as well as ASTI arrival cds's (Aug 23). Entire slightly tatty and with filing folds and tears, nevertheless an item full of postal history, despatched at the Sardinian Fieldpost office at Balaclava on the Crimea, correctly franked with the concessionary inland rate. Cert. E. Diena (1989).
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3390 Sardinia

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    1855: Two entire letters from the same 1856 correspondence, directed from Carmagnola to Chivasso, bearing each 20 c. blue, fresh and fine adhesives with large margins from the upper left and upper right sheet corners, respectively, tied by clear CARMAGNOLA cds's in black  (Oct. 22 & March 4). Reverse with TORINO transit as well as CHIVASSO arrival cds's. An appealing duo, cert. Holcombe (1996).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3391 Sardinia

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    1854: 40 c. 'rosso mattone chiaro', fresh and fine example with good to large margins from the right sheet margin, well embossed, tied by "STRADELLA 9 LUG 56" cds in black (Sassone PV = 5 punti) to entire letter to Modena with "P.D." alongside. Reverse with VOGHERA transit cds of the same day. An attractive franking paying correctly the single rate to the Ducato di Modena, a stunning beauty with these elusive and much sought after adhesive. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 18'000.rnNote: The letter is directed to Contessa Adelaide Salimbeni de Ghislanzoni (1814-1858).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3392 Sardinia

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    1855: 5 c. in the rare shade 'verde smeraldo grigiastro', a fine and fresh examples in a deep shade with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "CASALE 8 APR 57" cds to printed matter letter directed to Genova, reverse TORINO - GENOVA ambulant and GENOVA arrival cds's (April 9). An appealing item with this rare shade. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (1996) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3393 Sardinia

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    1855: 5 c. in the rare shade 'verde smeraldo' in combination with 20 c. 'cobalto latteo chiaro', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "ALESSANDRIA 29 SET 56" cds to cover directed to Milano, "P.D." alongside the franking. On reverse, indistinct MILANO arrival cds and distribution handstamp. An attractive item, correctly franked with 25 centesimi from the first Sardinian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed A. Diena & Bettini; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'450.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3394 Sardinia

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    1855: 5 c. 'verde smeraldo' in a horizontal pair (tiny nick at base) and 40 c. 'vermiglio tenue', fresh adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by one strike of "AIX LES BAINS 3 AOUT 56" cds, French "SARD. 4 AOUT 56 Pt DE BEAUVOISIN" entry cds in red alongside, on entire letter to Nimes, with handwritten note "aff. insuffisant". Reverse with CHAMBERY and LYON transit, LYON - MARSEILLE ambulant and NIMES arrival (Aug 4) cds's. Correctly franked for a cover up to 7.5 grams sent overland to France, the note "insufficient franking" was neglected in France and the cover was not taxed. An appealing item, cert. Raybaudi (2004) Sassone = € 9'800.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3395 Sardinia

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    1857/58: 5 c. in the rare shade 'verde giallo', showing an incomplete print 'stampa difettosa', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear "TORINO 7 GIU 58" cds to cover of printed matter letter directed to Mirabello, reverse CASALE and OCCIMIANO transit cds's. Light file folds well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing item with this rare shade. Signed Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3396 Sardinia

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    1857/58: 5 c. 'verde giallo chiaro' in combination with 1858 10 c. 'terra d'ombra' in a horizontal pair, fine adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "S. GIULIANO - ALESSANDRIA 27 NOV. 58" cds (Sassone AL = 10 punti), "P.D." handstamp alongside, on cover to Pavia. Reverse with ALESSANDRIA transit and PAVIA arrival (29 / 11) cds's. Correctly franked for a cover from the first Sardinian to the first Austrian rayon. Some toning, nevertheless an interesting item, signed Bettini & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 7'450 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3397 Sardinia

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    1857/58: 5 c. 'verde giallo' in combination with 20 c. 'indaco', two fine and fresh examples with large even margins, well embossed, tied by light "NOVARA 22 NOV 57" cds to entire letter directed to Pavia, "P.D." in red alongside the franking. On reverse, indistinct two-line arrival datestamp and distribution handstamp. A fine item, correctly franked with 25 centesimi from the first Sardinian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed A. Diena & Avanzi; cert. Raybaudi (1987) Sassone = € 1'410.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3398 Sardinia

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    1859: 5 c. 'verde giallo', four fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "MILANO 31 DEC 59" cds to entire letter directed to Mantova, reverse MANTOVA arrival cds (Jan 2) and distribution cachet. A most interesting item full of postal history, the four adhesives paying the inland rate after the 1859 war to the mew border between Sardinia and Veneto with Mantova staying with Austria until 1866. The addressee had to pay '5' (soldi) for the residual part of the journey. Signed Bolaffi; certs. E. Diena (1991), Toselli (1992) Sassone = € 6'400.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3399 Sardinia

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    1858: 10 c. 'terra d'ombra', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "VOGHERA 25 AGO 58" cds to entire letter directed to Alessandria, reverse arrival cds of the following day. Fine usage of this rare shade. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'200.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3400 Sardinia

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    1858: 10 c. 'terra d'ombra chiaro' in combination with 40 c. 'rosso scarlatto chiaro', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "TORINO 4 MAGG 58 3S" cds to cover directed to Grenoble, "P.D." in red and French "SARD 5 MAI 58 Pt DE BEAUVOISIN" entry cds, both in red, alongside. Reverse with CHAMBERY transit and GRENOBLE arrival (May 6) cds's. Fine presentation of the 50 centesimi rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 3'100.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3401 Sardinia

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    1859: 10 c. 'bruno violaceo', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "TORINO 28 OTT 59" cds to envelope directed to Orta, reverse with ambulant transit and ORTA arrival cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, a fine usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 3'600.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3402 Sardinia

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    1860: 10 c. in the rare shade 'bruno nerastro' in combination with 40 c. rosso, two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by crisp  "MILANO 18 SET 60 3S" cds to cover directed to St. Etienne, "P.D." handstamp and French "SARDAIGNE 20 SEPT 60 CULOZ" entry cds, both in red, alongside. Reverse with LYON transit and "St. ETIENNE arrival (Sept 20) cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an appealing presentation of the 50 centesimi overland rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'200.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3403 Sardinia

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    1855 (July): 20 c. 'cobalto scuro', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, well embossed, cancelled by "ALESSANDRIA 28 NOV. 55" cds to entire letter to Bosco Marengo, reverse with TORINO - GENOVA ambulant transit as well as BOSCO arrival cds's of the same day. Attractive item, an early usage from November 1855 of this definitive issue, signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'750 for a November usage.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3404 Sardinia

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    1855 (July): 20 c. 'cobalto latteo chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "CASALE 22 AGO. 55" cds to second page of entire letter to Chambery, reverse with ALESSANDRIA, TORINO - GENOVA ambulant and TORINO transit as well as CHAMBERY arrival cds's (Aug 24). Attractive item, a very early usage from the second month of this definitive issue, signed Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 16'000 for an August usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3405 Sardinia

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    1855: 20 c. 'celeste', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "OTTONE 1 GIU 57" cds in red (Sassone AL/PC = R2) to cover to Genova, a crisp information strike alongside, reverse with BOBBIO and VOGHERA transit as well as GENOVA arrival cds's (June 3). A most attractive item with this elusive cancellation, signed Bettini; cert. E. Diena (1977) Sassone = € 975 + 25'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3406 Sardinia

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    1857: 20 c. indaco, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "EVIAN 25 SEPT. 57" cds (Sassone CH = 5 punti) to entire letter to Lutry, Vaud, Switzerland, "P.D." handstamp in red and admininistrative cachet "CITTA D' EVIAN / CHIABLESE" in blue alongside, reverse with LUTRY arrival cds of the next day. Attractive item, an interesting rayon limitrophe item just crossing the Lake Geneva.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3407 Sardinia

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    1859: 20 c. azzuro, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear Austrian-type three-ring "FINO 13 / 11" (1859) cds (Sassone CO = 11 punti) to cover to Milano, reverse with MILANO arrival cds of the next day. Attractive and interesting cover after Lombardy became part of Sardinia, signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 210 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3408 Sardinia

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    1860: 20 c. azzuro, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by manuscript "Grosio 8 / 7 / 60" (Sassone SO = 9 punti) to cover to Sarnico at the Iseo Lake, reverse with a plethora of transit cds's from BERGAMO, SONDRIO and Austrian-type PALLAZZUOLO as well as Austrian-type SARNICO arrival cds (July 16). Interesting cover from a newly opened post office in the Veltlin after Lombardy became part of Sardinia, which had not yet supplied with a datestamp, signed Golinelli; certs. Raybaudi (1982), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 180 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3409 Sardinia

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    Last Day of the Kingdom of Sardinia 1861: 20 c. 'celeste', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps, well embossed, tied by clear "CEVA 16 MAR. 61" cds (Sassone CN = 3 punti), clear information strike alongside, on entire letter directed to Mondovi. Reverse with MONDOVI arrival cds of the same day. An entire despatched one day before the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed in Torino on March 17, 1861. 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3410 Sardinia

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    1855: 40 c. 'vermiglio rosa', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "NOVI 16 SET 57 10 M" cds, on entire letter directed to Novara. Reverse with NOVARA arrival cds of the same day. Fine double rate inland cover, signed A. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 7'200.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3411 Sardinia

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    1857: 40 c. 'rosso scarlatto chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "AIX LES BAINS 17 JUIL 59" cds, "P.D." handstamp in red alongside, on envelope directed to Leukerbad, Wallis. Reverse with GENEVE transit and "LOÈCHE-LES-BAINS" arrival cds (July 19). Fine cover paying correctly the rate to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3412 Sardinia

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    1857: 40 c. 'vermiglio arancio chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear "VARESE 21 LUG. 57" cds (Sassone GE = 11 punti), on cover directed to Genova. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds of the following day. Fine double rate inland cover in combination with a rare cancellation, signed E. Diena; certs. Raybaudi (1994), Toselli (1994) Sassone = € 600 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3413 Sardinia

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    1858: 80 c. 'ocra arancio', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "VALENZA 1 MAG. 59" cds with ASSICURATO handstamp alngside, on registered envelope directed to Ventimiglia. Reverse with ALESSANDRIA and ambulant transit as well as VENTIMIGLIA arrival cds's (May 3). Fine double rate inland cover with additional 40 centesimi registration fee, signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3414 Sardinia

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    1804/50: Selection 20 prephilatelic entire letters with a wide range of clear to crisp strikes including among others 1810 "DEB 85 VINTIMILLE", 1810 "P 108 P ACQUI" in red, 1847 "PP SOSPELLES in brown, 1837 "PP VENTIMIGLIA", 1836 crisp two-line "CASTELNUOVO SCRIVIA", 1842/49 "PP." & BOSCO in italics via ALESSANDRIA to Napoli & Torino, italic straight-line Collegno, Balzola, S.Sebastiano & Occimiano, as well as circular datestamps od MILLESIMO, BREGLIO, OVADA & MEDE.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3415 Sardinia

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    1855: Choice selection six entire letters / covers bearing single frankings of 20 c. blue or indigo, fresh and fine adhesives tied by mostly clear or crisp strikes of different cds's from VALENZA, CASTELNUOVO SCRIVIA, CASSINE, PINEROLO, CASALE and TORINO. An appealing group. Most items competently signed, one certificate Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3416 Sardinia

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    1857/61: Selection 13 entires / covers with shade and cancellation interest and frankings between 5 & 40 centesimi, clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. two printed matter letters from Torino and Cuorgné with single 1857 5 c. frankings, 1860 envelope from Nizza to Paris with 10 c. & 40 c. with filetto di riquadro, nine entires with single 20 c. frankings incl. 1856 Alessandria to Torino cancelled at the Ambulant, 1856 cover with 20 c. 'cobalto latteo chiaro', 1857 from Modane to St. Jean de Maurienne, 1857 Spigno to Torino, 1858 "LA MADDALENA" to Genova, 1859 Bussala (8 punti) to Genova, 1859 "Ambulant Sez. Ticino" with straight line Chambéry alongside, and Ornavasso (6 punti) to Torino, also double rate cover with 40 c. franking Novi to Chiaver. Three certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3417 Sardinia

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    1857/61: Interesting selection 19 entires / covers with single 20 centesimi frankings, shade and cancellation interest, mostly clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. Alpignano (9 punti), "La Chiusa", Pallanza, "St. Jean de Maurienne", Centallo, Bordighera, ambulant Torino - Genova as second cancellation on indistinct red strike, Solero (7 punti), Taninge (8 punti), Canobbio, Nus, Voghera, Dronero, Nuoro, Rumilly, and Cortemiglia. Many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3418 Sardinia

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    Austrian cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1859: Selection 9 entires / covers with primarily single frankings of the 20 centesimi blue in different shades from the 1859 issue, all tied by straight or circular datestamps of Austrian types. Lot includes cancellations at Porletta, Asso, Iseo from July 1859, the first month of the usage of Sardinian adhesives, Bellagio, Milano on cover with three examples of the 20 c. overpaying the rate to France by 10 c., Como, Lecco, as well as Dongo twice, one with a stamp with double imprint of the King's Effigie. In addition, three items from Sardinia to Veneto, with the 20 centesimi franking paying just the inland rate to the border, taxed on the Austrian side with '5' or '15'. One certificate, many knowledgeable signatures.rnProvenance: Two covers ex collection Maggi-Ponti.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3419 Sicily

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    1859: ½ gr. orange plate I, two fresh and fine horizontal pairs with vivid colour and good to huge margins all round, tied by two strikes of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" (Oct 18, 1859) despatch cds alongside, on cover to Mineo. A vertical fold below the rightmost adhesive not affecting it, an attractive and unusual combination to pay the 2 grana rate for a letter from office to office. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3420 Sicily

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    1859: ½ gr. orange plate II, carta di Napoli, fresh and fine adhesive with vibrant colour and good to huge margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to complete newspaper "IL VAPORE GIORNALE POLITICO", number 59 dated "Palermo 15 Luglio 1859". A most attractive usage of the exceedingly rare II tavola. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 35'000.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo stock.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3421 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. in the very rare shade 'verde oliva grigiastro' from plate I, state II, two single adhesives from positions 91 & 92, fresh and fine with good to huge margins all round, each tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue, oval MODICA despatch handstamp in blue (Sassone SR = 9 punti) alongside, "PALERMO ARRIVO 25 FEB. 59" arrival cds struck on right stamp and entire letter. An appealing franking from the first plate to pay the 2 grana rate from office to office, a stunning combination of this exceedingly rare stamp shade with the blue cancellation. Signed Em. & A. Diena, Asinelli; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 110'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3422 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno rugine' from plate I, retouche pos. 84 in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva grigiastro' from plate II and 2 gr. blue from plate II, retouche pos. 51, three fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, each tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, the rightmost stamp in addition by oval GIRGENTI despatch handstamp, on cover to Caltanisetta. A rare and interesting showpiece combination franking from two plates paying the 4 grana double rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena & Colla Sassone = € 10'525.rnProvenance: Luxus collection, DF sale (May 2009), lot 20113.
    Starting bid : 800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3423 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno olivastro' from plate I, state II, position 60 in combination with 2 gr. blue from plate I with retouche 7, two single fresh and fine adhesives with good to huge margins all round, each tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, GIRGENTI despatch (May 2, 59) and "PALERMO ARRIVO" arrival (May 4, 59) cds's alongside, on second page of entire letter. Signed Em. & A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 13'375.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3424 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno oliva' from plate II, carta di Napoli, a fresh and fine lower right corner horizontal pair from positions 99 & 100 with good to large margins all round, tied by two fair strikes of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, fair oval "S.FILIPPO" despatch handstamp (Sassone ME = 7 punti) and CATANIA arrival (Dec 8, 59) cds alongside, on cover. A fine franking paying the 2 grana rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena & Sassone; cert. Colla (1998) Sassone = € 1'800 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3425 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto scuro' carta di Napoli, from plate I, plate position 50, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to huge margins all round, tied to cover by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval NOTO despatch and "PALERMO ARRIVA 28 FEB. 59" arrival cds alongside. Fine usage of a rare shade, signed A. & E. Diena, Raybaudi Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3426 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto smorto' carta di Napoli, from plate I in an oily print, retouched ciuffo plate position 81, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to huge margins all round, tied to cover by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CORLEONE despatch handstamp in red (Sassone PA = 5 punti) and "PALERMO ARRIVA 24 GIUG. 59" arrival cds alongside. Fine usage of a rare shade on a most appealing cover, signed A. Diena & A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Golaffi (1969) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3427 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Napoli, positions 31-32 from plate I, a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to second page of an entire letter, CALTANISETTA despatch cds (Oct 1, 59) alongside, reverse with Messina arrival (Oct 4) handstamp. Filing folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing cover, cert. E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 4'800+.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3428 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto' from plate I, carta di Napoli, a lower left corner marginal horizontal strip of three from plate positions 91-93 with positions 91 & 92 retouched, a fresh and fine multiple with good to huge margins all round, each adhesive tied to cover by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval ASSICURATA and "MESSINA 7 MARo" despatch datestamp alongside, on cover to Cefalù. Appealing usage paying the 4 grana rate for a letter of 2 sheets plus 2 grana registration fee. Signed Mondolfo & Russo; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'500.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3429 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing fine and fresh frankings of the 2 grana from the first plate including pair 2 gr. blue on cover from Barcellona Pozzo to Palermo, cert. A. Diena, and two covers with retouched 2 gr. cobalt from Messina and Naso to Palrermo, both signed A. Diena and one cert. Raybaudi. Sassone = € 4'500+.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3430 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. cobalto on carta di Napoli, position 16 from plate II, a fine and fresh example, good to large margins, tied by crisp 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CATANIA despatch handstamp, on cover to Messina, reverse with arrival datestamp (Jan 15, 1859). An appealing usage in the first month of this issue, signed R. Mondolfo; cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3431 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'azzuro oltramare' on carta di Napoli, position 77 from plate II, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" despatch cds (Apr. 5, 59) alongside, on cover to Agrigento. A fine cover with this sought after shade, signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3432 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, position 84 of plate II, a fine and fresh example with vivid colour and large margins all round, tied to entire letter by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval VILLAROSA despatch handstamp (Sassone CT = 8 punti) alongside, reverse with Messina arrival datestamp (June 17, 1859). An attractive cover, signed Emilio Diena & Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3433 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, a right marginal horizontal pair from positions 79-80 of plate II, a fine and fresh multiple with large margins and vivid colour, tied to cover to Napoli by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA 19 FEB. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds in red (Feb 21). An attractive double rate cover, signed R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 9'000 for two single adhesives on cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3434 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro scurissimo', carta di Napoli, from plate III, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins and vibrant colour, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to entire letter from Palermo, fair "PALERMO PARTENZO despatch cds (Aug. 2, 1859) alongside. Appealing cover, signed Emilio Diena & Grioni with colour indication Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3435 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, positions 73-74 from plate III, a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Palermo to Agrigento, despatch cds (July 2, 1859) alongside. Appealing double rate cover, signed E. Diena & Russo; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 4'000 for two single adhesives on cover.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3436 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing single fine and fresh frankings of the 2 grana 'azzuro chiaro' from the third plate incl. covers from Modica, Catania and Messina to Palermo, three certs. and competently signed. Sassone = € 2'625.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3437 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' in combination with 1 gr. 'bruno ruggine' and 2 gr. azzuro, all from plate I, a superb three-colour franking with fair to huge margins all round, tied by clear strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CASTELTERMINI despatch handstamp in red and oval ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered May 1859 entire letter directed to Agrigento. A most appealing franking paying 4 grana for 2 sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Em. & A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 19'375.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3438 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. in the rare shade 'rosso sangue' from plate I in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva scuro' from plate III, two fine and fresh single adhesives with fair to huge margins all round, tied by crisp strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to registered cover, oval SAMBUCA despatch handstamp (Sassone AG = € 7) and oval ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside as well as "PALERMO ARRIVO" cds (Oct. 18, 1859). The address erased and redrawn, the cover stabilised with additional paper in that position from the inner side, nevertheless an appealing franking paying 3 grana for 1½ sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Cert. E. Diena (1996) Sassone = € 15'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3439 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'indaco', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, used on cover from Palermo to Genova, internally dated February 2, 1859, given directly to a commercial steamer and the adhesive left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Genova, the Shipmail's handstamp "VIA / DI MARE / (E)" in red was struck on the cover and a framed "GENOVA ARRIVO 8 FEB 59 9 M" datestamp in red was struck to the reverse. The cover was taxed with 15 centesimi due in black with the adhesive tied by the corresponding handstamp. Interesting and attractive, full of postal history content. Signed Grioni & R. Mondolfo; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3440 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' in a lightly oily printing and 1 gr. 'verde oliva' from plate III, two fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Napoli, showing nor endorsement but making its journey with the French steamer. Despatch datestamp (Aug. 15, 1859) alongside. Reverse with some scotch remnants, nevertheless an appealing franking paying correctly the 11 grana rate from Sicily to Napoli for one letter sheet. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 7'450.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3441 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. indaco, a left marginal example from position 61 in combination with 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Napoli, from plate II, two fresh and fine examples with fair to huge margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue to registered cover, oval ASSICURATA and oval SICULIANA despatch handstamp, both in blue alongside as well as crisp PALERMO arrival cds (April 22, 1859). A fresh and most attractive cover, the franking paying 6 grana for 3 sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 9'050.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3442 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo', two single adhesives in combination with 5 gr. 'rosso sangue' from plate I, three fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Catania via Messina to Genova, endorsed "Postale Francese". Despatch cds (May 16, 1860), Messina transit cds (May 7) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" handstamp in red alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (May 11). Taxed with '2' (decesimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. Attractive franking overpaying the 22 grana rate for a letter with 1½ sheets with French vessel to Sardinia, the 'overpayment' may have been due to an additional 3 grana inland postage for 1½ sheets from Catania to Messina, attractive and full of postal history content. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 26'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3443 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. 'ardesia scuro' and 2 gr. azzuro, carta di Palermo from plate II, two fresh and fine examples from each stamp with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Genova, endorsed "Per Postale Francese". Despatch datestamp (April 25, 1859) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (April 29). Taxed with '4' (decesimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. One sideflap missing, nevertheless an attractive franking paying correctly the 44 grana rate for a letter with 3 sheets to Sardinia, the most interesting cover made its journey with the French vessel 'Vatican'. Signed R. Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 25'200.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3444 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (July 17): Sardegna 1861 5 c. 'verde oliva chiaro', a fresh horizontal pair with fair to large margins, well embossed, tied by bourbon-style 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp with fair oval "S.FILIPPO" handstamp (Sassone  ME = 12 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Palermo. Reverse with arrival (July 19, 1861) cds. 10 centesimi special rate in the Napoletan provinces. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 1'100 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3445 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 21): Sardegna 1861 10 c. 'grigio olivastro scuro', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins all round, tied by bourbon-style oval FRANCA handstamp with oval CEFALU (Sassone PA = 10 punti) despatch handstamp alongside, on entire letter to Palermo. Reverse with PALERMO arrival cds (May 22, 1861). Usage of Sardinian adhesives in their first month in Sicily, special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily. Cert. Colla (1998) Sassone = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3446 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1862 (June 2): Sardegna 1861 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins all round used on cover written in Genova on May 29, 1862, posted directly on board of a commercial vessel to Messina and left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Sicily the adhesive was tied by very rare bourbon-style "VAPORE COMMERCIALE / POSTA DI MESSINA" handstamp (Sassone = R1). Reverse with "MESSINA 2 - 6 62" arrival cds. A most rare combination of Bourbon cancellation on Sardinian stamp coming from outside Sicily. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 16'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3447 Sicily

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    Italian Post Offices in Sicily 1861 (Oct 28): Sardinia 1858 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fresh and fine adhesive tied by perfect Bourbon-style oval ASSICURATA handstamp (Sassone = 12 punti) to entire letter from Canicatti to Palermo. Italian-style "CANICATTI 28 OTT. 61" despatch cds alongside, reverse with PALERMO arrival cds (Oct 31). An elusive cancellation on a Sardinian stamp, presumably unique. Heavy cover stabilised at the edges from the inner side, four times the special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily plus 40 c. registration fee, an item full of postal history for an advanced collection. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo, Bolaffi & Avanzi; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 4'250+ + 5'500.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 434.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3448 Sicily

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    1820/26: Lot 15 prephilatelic entire letters with oval despatch handstamps from TAORMINA, MERII, TORRENOVA, OLIVERI, PARCO, GRAN MICHELE, LIPARI, MONTALLEGRO in lilac from 1820, its first date known, NOTO, FAVARA, GIOIOSA, SAN FILIPPO, SPADAFORA, VILLAFRANCA & SALEMI in red or black, some with additional "REAL SERVIZIO" handstamp or "M.S.G." (Marchese di San Giacinto) control handstamp. In addition 1860 postage free entire to Plaermo with oval VALDINA despatch in red and SPAFAFORTE transit handstamps. A sound group with appealing and clear strikes.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3449 Toscana

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    1839 (July 28): Ladies Envelope with a most beautiful ornamental design showing floral elements, birds and butterflies, struck with LUCCA despatch cds in black on front, directed to Pisa. The receiver had to pay '4' crazie for the postage. A gem, opened up for display.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3450 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish, a superb horizontal pair in a deep shade with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "FIRENZE 13 AGO 1853" despatch cds alongside, on entire letter directed to Lucca, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A splendid cover, Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3451 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish, a superb horizontal strip of three with fair to enormous margins all round incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "FIRENZE 14 DIC 1855" despatch cds and "DOPO LA PARTENZA" handstamp alongside, on entire letter directed to Lucca. Reverse with "LUCCA STRADA FERRATA" transit cds from the following day. Sassone = € 3'750.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3452 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine-brown on greyish, a superb horizontal strip of three with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by "FIRENZE 18 DIC 1856" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Upon arrival, an oval "AMMne GENe / DELLE POSTE" handstamp was struck to the obverse, the reverse was struck with an arrival cds (Dec 22) and the cover was taxed, as the regular rate was 6 crazie. File folds not affecting the franking, some wear, still an appealing item. Signed Köhler & A. Diena Sassone = € 3'750.rnProvenance: 118. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1999), lot 5734.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3453 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish and 2 cr. light blue on greyish, two fine and fresh single examples with fair to large margins, cancelled by central strike of PD handstamp, "CORTONA 12 OTT 1854" despatch cds (Sassone AR = 7 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Arezzo. Reverse with AREZZO arrival datestamp (Oct 20). Cover with some tear and wear, nevertheless an interesting cover, signed Raybaudi Sassone = € 1'850 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3454 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 2 cr. light blue on greyish, a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to good margins, tied by "SERRAVEZZA 6 NOV. 1856" despatch cds (Sassone LU = 4 punti), an information strike and a framed "P.D." handstamp alongside, on cover directed to Carrara, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. The function of the PD is unclear on this inland cover. A beautiful item, signed Vaccari Sassone = € 1'100 + 110.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3455 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 4 cr. 'verde scuro su grigio', a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "LIVORNO 29 OTT 1855" despatch datestamp alongside on cover to Palermo, endorsed "Col vap Capri". Reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Oct 31). Signed R. Mondolfo with colour indication Sassone = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3456 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 6 cr. 'indaco su azzuro', a superb single adhesive with large to enormous margins including parts of four neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "P.B. 23 AGO. 1853 FIRENZE" despatch cds and "VIA DI SARZANA" postal treaty handstamp alongside on cover to Genova, endorsed "Col vap Capri". Reverse with arrival datestamp (Aug 25). A beautiful item, signed Balasse & A. Diena with colour indication Sassone = € 2'800.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3457 Toscana

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    1852 (April): 9 cr. in the rare shade 'viola bruno scuro su azzuro grigio', a fine and fresh top marginal example with large to enormous margins including parts of two stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "P.D. FIRENZE 31. AGO. 1853" despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and French "TOSC. Pt.-DE-BEAUVOISIN 5 SEPT 53" entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Douai. Reverse with PARIS transit and DOUAI arrival (Sept 5) cds's. Appealing cover to France, paid correctly in the overland rate. Signed Bolaffi, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3458 Toscana

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    1857: 1 q. black, a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator to printed matter wrapper to Chiusi. Signed Em. & A. Diena Sassone = € 3'750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3459 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 1 c. 'bruno lilla' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple for this narrowly printed issue, good to huge margins incl. parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' of type II with clear "GROSETTO 5 NOV. 1860" despatch cds alongside, on printed matter cover to Scansano. A most interesting usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3460 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 5 c. verde, a fresh and fine horizontal pair with large to enormous margins all round including parts of a neighbouring adhesive, sheet margin at base with parts of the 'filo di riquadro', tied by "MASSA MARITTIMA 22 LUG. 1861" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside, on cover to Siena. An appealing presentation of the 10 centesimi special rate within the Toscana, posted after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 2'400+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3461 Toscana

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    First Day Cover 1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. bruno, a fresh and fine example with fair to enormous margins including parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by a dramatic strike of "EMPOLI 1 GEN. 1860" despatch cds, a cancellation from the first day of issuance, on cover to Pisa. Minor staining does not distract from the attractiveness of this first day cover of the Governo Provvisorio issue, one of four covers with the 10 centisimi from its first day. Signed G. Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1964) Sassone = € 160'000.
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3462 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. bruno, a fresh and fine example with fair to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring adhesives, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator in red with "LUCCA 4 APR. 60" despatch cds (Sassone = 7 punti), also in red alongside, on cover to Scansano. A most attractive 10 centesimi special rate usage within the Toscana. Signed A. & E. Diena, Avanzo.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3463 Toscana

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    Mixed franking Toscana Governo Provisorio with Sardinia 1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. carmine in combination with Sardinia 1855 10 c. brown, two fresh and fine adhesives in deep vibrant shades with fair to huge margins, cancelled together by stunning thimble "ARCIDOSSO 25 OTT. 1861" despatch cds (Sassone GR = 4 punti), on cover to Scansano. Reverse with SCANSANO arrival cds of the same day. An attractive example of this most interesting and very rare combination franking paying five times the 10 centesimi Toscana special rate, a gem for an advanced collection of the Risorgimento. Signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Fiecchi; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 35'000+.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in G. Bolaffi, Catalogo delle Affrancature miste del Risorgimento 1859-1862 (1991), on page 29.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3464 Toscana

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    1800/49: Selection 14 prephilatelic entire letters / covers incl. 1800 Livorno to Napoli with straight line "Toscana" in red, Napoleonic period 1812 / An 13 "19 PORTO-FERRAIO / ISLE D'ELBE" on cover to Torino, 1811 "113 PONTE-D'ERA" in red to Fucecchio, 1812 "114 RADICOFANI" in red to Acquapendente, 1812 "112 Arezzo" to Castiglio, 1816 BUONCONVENTO in red to Firenze, 1817 Frankfurt with ornamental "CONTRO BOLLO" to Firenze, 1835 framed Orbetello to Pitigliano, 1838 RADICOFANI in black and red, 1844 unframed ORBETELLO to Castel S. Niccolo, 1845 ROSSIGNANO datestamp to Massa Marittima, shown in Vollmeier 1974 on p. 123, , and 1849 "D'OLTRE MARE / LIVORNO", taxed and purified upon arrival. In addition 1860 entire from the administration of the Strade Ferrati Livornesi, cert. E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3465 Toscana

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    1851/60: Selection ten covers / entire letters incl. 1851 1 cr. carmine Firenze to Camaiore, 2 cr. light blue Firenze to Lucca, 4 cr. green-yellow Firenze to Bologna, 6 cr. dark blue Fucecchio to Genova, 1857 2 cr. blue Lucca to Firence, 4 cr. green-blue S. Marcello to Castiglion Fiorentino, also Governo Provvisorio 10 c. brown on four covers from Pieve S. Stefano, Roccalbegna, Lucignano & Pienza. Several competent signatures Sassone = € 9'300+.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    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
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