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  • Lot# : 3301 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, a fresh and fine adhesive from plate II, large to huge margined in an intense shade, tied by framed ANNULLATO handstamp of Napoli on cover directed toRoma. The franking of 5 grana paid the overland letter rate to the Papal border, the receiver had to pay '8' bajocchi. Sassone = € 1'050.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3302 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' from plate II in combination with 1858 1 gr. carminio from plate I, two fresh and fine examples with good to huge margins, tied by framed ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' handstamp type 30 with ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli, reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds in red (Jan. 6, 1861). Postage of 3 grana for 1½ sheets, doubled for registration, attractive cover. Sassone = € 1'300.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3303 Naples

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    1859: 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' plate II in combination with 1858 2 gr. 'rosa brunastro' plate III and 1 gr. 'rosa carminio' plate II, three good to huge margined examples, tied by framed ANNULLATO 'a svolezza' type 31 with light "BOVINO 17 DIC. 1860" despatch cds (Sassone FG = 8 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red (Dec. 19). Postage of 4 grana for two sheets, doubled for registration, attractive cover with three shades, cert. Colla (1997) Sassone = € 1'300 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3304 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa brunastro' from plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO to entire letter from Napoli with French vessel to Civitavecchia, and then further to Roma. Reverse with NAPOLI despatch (June 17, 1858) and ROMA arrival (June 19, 1858) cds, both in red. Attractive, the franking paid the single shipmail rate, while the Papal States' post charged the receiver with the double rate of '16' bajocchi. Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3305 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a deep shade from plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval "Campobasso" despatch handstamp and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Dec. 6, 1858) cds in red. Attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, cert. Fiecchi (1974) Sassone = € 1'950.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3306 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a deep shade in combination with pair 1 gr. 'rosa chiaro', all fresh and fine adhesives from plate I, large to huge margined, tied by fair boxed ANNULLATO with light oval "Rossano" despatch handstamp in red, 'Rossano' added also in manuscript, and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Jan 28, 1859) cds in red. Horizontal file fold well away from adhesives and postmarks, nevertheless attractive, letter rate of 6 gr. for 3 sheets, doubled for registration, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'350.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3307 Naples

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    1859: 10 gr. 'carminio rosa', a fresh and fine adhesive from plate II, large to huge margined, tied by light ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' of Rossano with ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (March 6, 1861) cds in red. Attractive cover with despatch handstamp missing, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, usage in the last days of the provisional government, signed A. & E. Diena, Avanzo & Chiavarello Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3308 Naples

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    1858: 10 gr. 'rosa carminio' from plate II in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 2 gr. azzuro, two fresh and fine adhesives, good to huge margined, tied by light "CASTELLAMMARE 25 MAG. 1861" cds in black, with an information strike and an ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds in red. A late usage of the Bourbon adhesive, an extremely rare registered combination. Signed A. Diena & Oliva; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3309 Naples

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    1858: 20 gr. 'rosa lillaceo' in combination with 10 gr. 'rosa brunastro' and 5 gr. 'rosa brunastro', all from plate I, three fresh and fine adhesives with large to huge margins on cover from Napoli via Paris to Aix-la-Chapelle / Aachen in Prussia, endorsed "Par Vapour directe par Marseilles". The 20 grana adhesive was tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, while the 5 grana and 10 grana stamps were left uncancelled at despatch. Obverse struck with framed "P.D." handstamp, reverse with NAPOLI despatch cds (Aug 3, 1858) in red. Upon arrival in Marseille an octagonal entry "D.SICILES S.E. / MARSEILLE / 6 AOUT 58" datestamp on black was struck to the front as well as a Prussian "FRANKREICH PER AACHEN / FRANCO / 8 8" in red which ties the 5 grana adhesive. The cover made its journey via the Lyon - Paris ambulant and Paris itself, it was distributed to the receiver on August 8, 1858. Cover little bit tatty de to the thin paper, stabilized from the inner side, nevertheless a rare usage to Prussia using the French shipmail. Signed A. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1983), Colla (2021) Sassone = € 7'725.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3310 Naples

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    1859: 20 gr. 'rosa carminio chiaro' from plate II in combination with pair 1858 2 gr. 'rosa carminio' from plate I, fresh and fine adhesives with large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO to registered cover, "MONTELEONE 15 OTT. 1859" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside. Attractive heavy registered cover of 12 sheets, the registration doubling the rate, an exceptional franking for an inland cover. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 12'000+.
    Starting bid : 800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3311 Naples

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    Dittatura 1860: Trinacria ½ tornese blue, a superb example with large to huge margin in a deep vibrant shade, tied by light framed ANNULATO handstamp in black, on hectographed printed matter cover from Napoli via Palermo to Barrafranca, oval FRANCA and PALERMO transit (Dec 3, 1860) cds alongside, reverse with NAPOLI despatch (Nov. 29) cds in red. A splendid printed matter usage of this elusive and sought after adhesive in the first month of issue, used in addition to Sicily. Signed Friedl, Em. Diena & Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 57'500.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild.
    Starting bid : 4,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3312 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. 'violetto lilliaceo', type I, a fresh and fine single example with large to huge margins and in a deep vivid shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Monterosso. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Aug 15, 1860) cds in red. An attractive item. Signed R. Diena; cert. E. Diena (2005) Sassone = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3313 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. 'carminio lilliaceo', type II, a fresh and fine example with large to huge margins and in a deep vivid shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on cover to Aquila. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 15, 1860) cds in red. A fresh and appealing cover, usage during the provisional government, cert. Colla (1997) Sassone = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3314 Naples

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. carminio, falso type II in combination with the regular adhesive 1 gr. 'rosa carminio' plate II, two fresh and fine examples, good to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli on cover to Messina, endorsed "p Vapore Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Nov 28, 1859) cds in red and straight-line arrival "30 NOVe" datestamp in black. An appealing usage 'paying' correctly the 11 grana rate for a letter with French vessel to Sicily. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 18'200.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3315 Naples

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    Falsi dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. carminio falso type VI in combination with another two falsi of 2 gr. violetto type II and a regular adhesive, 5 gr. 'carminio rosa' from plate II, an exceptional and splendid franking of two falsi to defraud the postal administration and a definitive, four fresh and fine adhesives with large to huge margins, cancelled / tied by three strikes of boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Marseille, endorsed "Par Paquebot Français". Obverse struck with framed "P.D." and French "D-SICILIES 27 NOV. 60 MARSEILLE" entry cds, both in red. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Nov 24) cds in red. An amazing combination 'paying' correctly the 29 grana shipmail rate from Naples to Marseille, a stunning beauty full of postal history content. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1967), E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 19'050.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 1,800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3316 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ t. 'verde giallo chiaro' in a horizontal pair, a large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 27 APR. 1861" despatch cds, on large part of wrapper to Teramo, including originally the newspaper "IL GIURISTA / GIORNALE POLITICO - LEGALE CON SUPPLEMENTI contente gli Atti del Governo di Napoli e del Piemonte e le Discussioni des Parlamento Italiano.". A most attractive combination to pay the double printed matter rate, signed A. Diena; cert. Raybaudi (1977) Sassone = € 3'125+.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3317 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. brown, a good to large margined example, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 20 LUG 61 8 S" despatch cds, on printed matter letter within Naples. Double rate printed matter within the province napoletane, Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3318 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. 'grigio bruno', a good to large margined example, well embossed, tied by fair "BRINDISI 6 GIU. 1861" despatch cds, on printed matter letter to Veglie. Cover shortened at left, nevertheless a rare usage outside Napoli, paying the double rate for printed matter within the province napoletane. Signed A. Diena & Sorani; cert. Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 700.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3319 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black, a good to large margined example, well embossed, tied by ANNULATO 'a svolazzo' with double ring "CAMPOBASSO 1 GIU 1861" despatch cds in red alongside, directed within the same postal district to Casacalenda. A rare and appealing usage in Molise. Signed Avanzo Sassone = € 1'650.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3320 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black, a good to large margined horizontal pair, well embossed, tied by thimble "CASOLI 5 OTT 61" despatch cds to cover, an information strike alongside, directed to Napoli with arrival cds of the next day on reverse. An appealing office to office cover in the special 2 grana / 10 centesimi rate for the Napoletan provinces. Cert. Chiavarello (1986).
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3321 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black, four fair to large margined single examples, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "GALLIPOLI 5 OTT 1861" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds. Attractive double rate cover from office to office, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3322 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black in combination with 2 gr. blue, two good to large margined adhesives, well embossed, tied by crisp Annulato 'a svolazzo' handstamp with "FOGGIA 20 APR. 1861" despatch cds and "TASSA PER INSUFFICIENTE AFFARANCATURA" handstamp, both in red alongside, on underpaid cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (April 22). A fine cover. Sassone = € 750.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3323 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black in combination with 5 gr. 'rosa lilla', good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, tied by crisp "TARANTO 14 GIU 1861" despatch cds, a crisp information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (June 17). An interesting franking paying the 6 grana rate for three sheets. Signed Vaccari Sassone = € 2'180.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3324 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. light blue, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 4 OTT 62" despatch cds in black, on cover via Isernia to Agnone, reverse with NAPOLI transit cds. The Province Napoletane adhesives were invalidated on October 1, 1862 and were tolerated until October 15. An interesting cover for a collection of the early Regno.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3325 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. light blue showing the variety: Embossing inverted 'Effigie capovolta', a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by fair thimble "NAPOLI 17 GIU 62" despatch cds in black, on cover to Tropea, reverse with TROPEA arrival cds (June 21). A rare stamp on correctly franked cover, signed Emilio Diena, G. Bolaffi & Colla; cert. Bottacchi (2003) Sassone = € 12'000. 
    Starting bid : 800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3326 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue and 5 gr. 'rosso carminio', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 1 FEB 62 despatch cds, on shipmail cover to Civitavecchia, endorsed "Col Postale Francese". Upon arrival obverse struck with "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp in black, reverse with CIVITAVECCHIA arrival cds (Feb 2), cover taxed with '12' (bajocchi) for the double rate. An appealing franking for 1½ sheets to the Papal States. Sassone = € 1'250.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3327 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue in a horizontal pair and 5 gr. 'rosso carminio', fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by superb "TROPEA 31 AGO. 1861" despatch cds's, an information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover to Napoli, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A most appealing cover. Sassone unlisted combination.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3328 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 2 gr. blue and 10 gr. 'bistro oliva chiaro', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by superb "POTENZA 16 GEN. 1862" despatch cds's, an information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (Jan 18). A most appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the single letter rate plus 10 gr. for registration. Signed Sottoriva, cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3329 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. vermiglio showing the variety: double frame at top 'doppio filetto di riquadro in alto', a fine and fresh good to large margined example in a deep shade, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 24 SET. 61 8 S" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover to Roma. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept. 27). The rare and attractive franking paying correctly the rate to the Papal border, the receiver had to pay '8' (bajocchi) for the rest of the journey. Cert. Botacchi (1999) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3330 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. arancio, a superb example with enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "NAPOLI 4 AGO 62" despatch cds, information strike alongside, on cover to Milano. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds and distribution handstamp. An appealing franking, paying correctly the double rate within Italy, signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo, Grioni & Avanzo Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3331 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. arancio, a good to large margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 3 GIU 62" despatch cds, framed "P.D." in black and French entry " ITALIE 7 JUIN 62 LANSLEBOURG" in red alongside, on overland entire letter to Paris, reverse with Italian Torino - Susa ambulant and arrival cds's (June 7). An attractive item, the franking paying correctly the 10 grana / 40 centesimi rate to France. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3332 Naples

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. 'giallo arancio', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by oval "UFFICIO POSTALE DEL PORTO DI NAPOLI / 14 APR 1861" despatch cds, on shipmail cover to Civitavecchia, endorsed "Vapore postale francese". Upon arrival obverse struck with "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp in black, cover taxed with '12' (bajocchi). Horizontal file fold well away from adhesive and postmarks, nevertheless an appealing double rate franking to the Papal States, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3333 Naples

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    Province Napoletane Falso d'epoca 1861/62: 10 gr. arancio, falso type II, effigie C in combination with the regular adhesive 2 gr. azzuro in a horizontal pair, an exceptional mixed combination franking of a falso to defraud the postal administration and a definitive multiple, fine and fresh examples with good to large margins and vibrant colour, well embossed, tied by light thimble "NAPOLI AL PORTO 29 MAR. 62" despatch cds, an information strike and framed "P.D." handstamp alongside, on envelope to Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, the cover endorsed "Via Sardegna / Angleterre", reverse with MELKSHAM arrival cds (April 3). A most interesting cover of utmost attractiveness combining the usage of a falso and the very rare destination to a small village in England, the franking paying correctly the 14 grana rate for a cover up to 7.5 grams. Signed Grioni, cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'150.rnNote: The cover was carried in closed mail bags from Genova to London as it does not show any French transit markings. The rate was 60 centesimi / 14 grana for prepaid letters up to 7.5 grams, which came in force for the Napoletan provinces in June 1861.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3334 Naples

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    1858/60: Selection 29 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings paying primarily the 2 grana office to office rate, but also underpaid and taxed items as well as covers with higher weight rates, lot of shade interest, cancellation interest with boxed ANNULATO in blue, ANNULATO 'a svollazo' cancellations on nine items, REGGIO cds cancellation, showing in addition different cancellations on the cover incl. oval handstamps in red or black from Lecce, Arpino, Campagna in blue, Villa S. Angelo, Dentecane in blue, Bari, Popoli, Gallipoli & Rossano, as well as circular datestamps in red or black from LECCE, MONOPOLI in blue, BARI, CHIETI, MELFI, ARIANO, TARANTO, GALLIPOLI, ROSSANO, S. GERMANO. A fine and fresh lot, the strikes in overall appealing quality, two certificates. 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3335 Naples

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    1858/60: Selection 29 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings paying primarily the 2 grana office to office rate, but also covers with higher weight rates, cover with 5 grana to Roma, paid to the Papal border, lot of shade interest, cancellation interest with ANNULATO 'a svollazo' cancellations on eight items, TARANTO cds cancellation, showing in addition different cancellations on the cover incl. oval handstamps in red or black from ROSSANO, CAMPOBAS, BARLETTA, PALMI, PIZZO, perfect GIOJA DI CALABRIA, VASTO, MELFI, BOVINO, SOLMONA, TARANTO & AQUILA, as well as circular datestamps in red or black from Lucera, Paola, Luvera in blue, "Gioaja di Cal.", Lagonegro, Brindisi & Massafra. A fine and fresh lot, the strikes in overall appealing quality, one certificate. 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3336 Naples

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    1861/62: Selection 19 covers/entires with a wide range of frankings incl. ½ t. on two complete newspapers, one from Chieti, 1 gr. on underpaid and taxed cover Otranto to Lecce, pair 1 gr. on two covers Palmi to Napoli and Serracapriola to Palermo, eleven covers with 2 gr. frankings, incl. four covers with two, another with three blue adhesives, also three covers with single 5 gr. frankings, one heavy cover from September 1862, sent from Venafro to Campobasso in the last month, two covers to Milano & Firenze. A very interesting lot full of postal history content, also with shade and postmark interest, nearly all competently signed, two certificates.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3337 Parma

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    1852 (June): 5 c. black on yellow in combination with 25 c. black on violet, two fresh single adhesives with fair to large margins, lightly cancelled by central three-line "PARMA 21 SETTBRE" (1853) despatch datestamp, on entire letter to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 23). Attractive usage with the 30 c. rate to the border to Sardinia, taxed for the Sardinia part of the journey. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3338 Parma

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    1852 (June): 10 c. black on white showing variety: Large 'Greca' on the left side in combination with 15 c. black on rose, two fine and fresh single adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by superb "PARMA 20 MARZ 57" despatch cds, on entire letter to Faenza, Stato Pontifico, reverse with light arrival cds (March 22). A most attractive entire, the splendid franking paying correctly the 25 centesimi rate to the Papal States. Signed Asinelli & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 1'850.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3339 Parma

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    1852 (June): 15 c. rose with good to huge margins including parts of the left neighbouring stamp and sheet margin at right, tied by thimble "PIACENZA 7 AGO 57" cds, on cover to Milano, reverse with arrival cds of the following day and distribution handstamp. Horizontal file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing cover with the franking paying the rate between neighbouring countries in the LEGA for the first rayon. Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3340 Parma

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    1852 (June): 15 c. black on rose in a horizontal pair with a worn clichés, a fine multiple with fair to large margins, sheet margin at right, lightly tied by three-line "PARMA 28 FEBBRAIO" (1853) despatch datestamp, on entire letter to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds (March 2). Attractive usage with the 30 c. rate to the border of Sardinia, taxed for the Sardinian part of the journey. Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3341 Parma

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    1852 (June): 25 c. black on violet, a fresh and fine adhesive with fair to large margins, in a deep shade, lightly tied by mute grill obliterator, two ring "BORGO S. DONNINO" despatch cds in red (Nov 2, 1853) alongside, on cover to Vezza d'Oglio, Lombardo-Veneto. Most appealing cover, the franking paying 25 c. rate in the second rayon of the LEGA. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3342 Parma

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    1852 (June): 40 c. 'azzuro chiaro', a fresh and fine adhesive with even large margins, lightly tied by central three-line "PARMA 1 LUGLIO" (1855) despatch datestamp, on entire letter to Trieste. Reverse with "TRIEST 6 / 7 Abends" arrival datestamp in red. File fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing usage with the 40 c. rate within the third LEGA rayon. Signed A. Diena; cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 4'800.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3343 Parma

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    1853/55: 15 c. vermillion in a horizontal pair, the left stamp with prominent central printing flaw, the right stamp with variety: Large 'Greca' at right, a fresh and fine multiple with fair to large margins, lightly cancelled by central three-line "PARMA 17 MAGGIO" (1854) despatch datestamp, on cover to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds (May 19). Attractive usage, the franking paying the 30 c. rate to the border of Sardinia, taxed for the Sardinian part of the journey. Signed A. Diena & R. Mondolfo Sassone = € 7'000+.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3344 Parma

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    1853/55: 25 c. 'bruno rosso', a fresh and fine example with fair to large margins, tied by double-circle "BORGOTARO 1 LUGLIO 1857" despatch cds (Sassone PR = 6 punti), on cover to Pisogne, Lombardy. Reverse with arrival cds (5 / 7). Attractive usage, the franking paying the 25 c. rate in the second LEGA rayon. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000 + 350.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3345 Parma

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    1857/59: 25 c. 'bruno lilla' showing prominent central imperfection in printing characteristic of position 24, a fresh and fine example with fair to large margins, tied by straight-line "COLORNO 28 APRILE" (1859) despatch datestamp (Sassone PR = 9 punti), on entire letter to Milano. Reverse with CASALMAGGIORE transit and MILANO arrival cds (29 / 4). Horizontal filing fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing usage, the franking paying the 25 c. rate in the second LEGA rayon. Signed Asinelli & Grioni Sassone = € 1'250 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3346 Parma

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    1857/59: 40 c. blue in a horizontal pair, type I with large '0' at left and type II with narrow '0' at right, a superb multiple with fair to large even margins, tied by Parma lozenge leaving both value tablets uncancelled, "PARMA 9 GIUG. 59" despatch cds, framed "P.D." and French "SARDAIGNE 14 JUIN 59 CULOZ" entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Paris. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. A gorgeous cover with this rare type combination of utmost attractiveness, the franking paying correctly the 80 c. rate to France following the Sardinian-Parmese postal convention of March 1855. Signed Em. Diena; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 16'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3347 Parma

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    1857/59: 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine single adhesive with good to huge margins, tied by clear "PARMA 16 GENN 60" despatch cds, on cover to Piacenza. Reverse with arrival datestamp (JAN 17). An appealing cover paying the 20 c. rate in the 'Sardinian tariff' of June 1859. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3348 Parma

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    Adhesives of Sardinia used in the former Ducato di Parma, 1859 (Aug 24): Entire letter from Parma to Soresina, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. dark blue, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to mostly huge margins all round, cancelled by light PARMA cds, reverse with arrival cds (Aug 26). An extremely rare usage of a Sardinian adhesive in August 1859 during the first period of the provisional government of the former Ducato di Parma. An entire full of postal history interest, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 30'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3349 Papal state

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    1814 (April 29): Entire letter from Bologna to Aquila / Napoli struck by the rare framed "Armata Napoletana" handstamp without number, written by a serviceman in the Army of Murat, but taxed upon arrival. An exceptionally rare handstamp.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3350 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): ½ baj. 'grigio azzuro', a fresh horizontal pair with interspazio, with fair to large margins, cancelled by straight-line CENTO in blue, matching "12 APR 1856 CENTO" despatch cds in blue (Sassone FE = 3 punti) on obverse of cover to Ferrara, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Appealing multiple to pay the 1 bajoccho rate within the same postal district. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3351 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 3 baj. 'giallo cromo', a fresh and fine horizontal pair, tied by mute grill obliterator in bluish black, with "DIREZIONE DI ROMA 27 LUG 65" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, in the same shade alongside, on cover to Civita Vecchia, reverse with arrival cds. Registered triple rate for a mailing between two neighbouring postal districts. Attractive, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3352 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 3 baj. 'bistro arancio' in combination with to single adhesives of 5 baj. 'rosa chiaro' and pair 6 baj. grigio, fine and fresh examples, cancelled / tied by three strikes of straight-line OSIMO handstamp in blue, on cover to Roma. Reverse with clear "ROMA 6 MAR. 55" arrival cds in red. 25 bajocchi rate for a third rayon quintuple letter. A stunning three-colour inland item. Signed Raybaudi & Avanzo; cert E. Diena (1985).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3353 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'giallo chiaro' and pair 7 baj. azzuro, fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins in a vivid colour, cancelled by two light strikes of grill obliterator in bluish black, the pair in addition by "ROMA 11 OTT 62" despatch cds in blue, on cover to London. Obverse struck with framed PD in buish black, French "É-PONT. MARSEILLE 15 OCT. 62" entry cds in red and London "20 OCT 62 PAID" arrival cds in red. An appealing cover, correct 18 bajocchi rate to the United Kingdom using French mediation, the cover made its ship' journey on the 'Capitole' of the Messagerie Imperiale. Cert. Botacchi (1999) Sassone = € 1'650.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3354 Papal state

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    1852 (Jan): 6 baj. grigio showing variety: oily printing 'inchiostro oleoso', a fresh and fine right sheet marginal example, tied by mute grill obliterator to entire letter written in "Roma 13 Nmbre 1855" and directed to Peruggia, reverse with arrival (Nov 14) cds. Double rate for a mailing between two postal districts which are not neighboured. Fine entire, signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3355 Papal state

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    Falso dell'epoca 1855/57: 5 baj. black on rose, type II with large margins all round, a fine and fresh falso, tied by grill obliterator, "BOLOGNA 26 NOV 55" despatch cds and exceptional company cachet in blue alongside on entire letter, directed to Firenze. Reverse with crisp arrival cds of the next day. File fold well away from the franking, the entire "correctly franked" with 5 baj. to the Toscana using the LEGA  tariff. Cert. E. Diena (1998) Sassone = € 15'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3356 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 1 baj. 'verde grigiastro', two vertically bisected adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by one strike of grill obliterator to reverse of entire letter from Macerata to San Ginesio with MACERATA despatch cds (July 1, 1856) on obverse. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, an exceptional combination, maybe a postal fraud. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3357 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 2 baj. 'verde oliva', four bisects on four covers / entire letters paying the 1 bajoccho local rate incl. three diagonally and one vertically bisected adhesives used either exceptionally on the front of two covers and tied by straight-line ARGENTA or blue "CASTEL S. PIETRO" handstamps, or tied to the reverse of two covers by mute grill obliterator. An interesting and appealing group, one cert. E. Diena (2003) Sassone = € 2'800.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3358 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'bruno grigio', the left half of a vertically bisected adhesive with fair to good margins, tied by two-line "BOLOGNA / 15 LUG. 185." datestamp to reverse of large-sized cover to Castelfranco. Part of cover missing due to its sheer size, some file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting item. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3359 Papal state

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    Centesimi 1867 (Sept): 2 c. 'verde giallo', a superb adhesive with vibrant colour and huge margins all round, tied by 'grillia a rombi' obliterator to printed matter cover sent within Rome with "ROMA 27 MAG 68" arrival cds on reverse. A most attractive printed matter usage. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3360 Papal state

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    1867 (Sept): 60 c. 'rosa lilliaceo', a fine and fresh example, tied by grill obliterator, "DIREZIONE DI ROMA 20 APR. 68" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered envelope to Genova. Reverse with indistinct ambulant and GENOVA arrival (April 22) cds's. Correctly franked with 20 c. for the postage to Italy and 40 c. registration fee, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3361 Papal state

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    1868 (March): 10 c. orange-vermillion from the left sheet margin, showing rare 'otto filetti completi' as well as varieties: defect '0' and missing 't' in the value tablet, well perforated on three sides, imperf. at left, with vibrant colour, tied by 'Muto a losanga di tratti' obliterator, on cover from Ceccano to Roma. Reverse with "ROMA-CEPRANO AMBULANT" and arrival (March 14) cds's. An exceptional adhesive, cert. Botacchi (2000) Sassone unlisted.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3362 Papal state

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    Primo giorno di uso dell'annullatore italiano 1868 (March): 20 c. 'solferino', a fine and fresh example in a deep vibrant shade, tied by Sardinian-type 'bollo a rombi' obliterator, "ROMA 28 SET. 70" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Napoli, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Correctly franked with a 20 c. Pontifical adhesive to pay the Italian inland rate, only eight days after Rome came under Italian rule. The adhesive was tied by a Sardinian obliterator, on its first day of use. An exceptionally interesting item full of postal history content. Signed Raybaudi; cert. A. Diena (1971), E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3363 Papal state

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    1868 (March): 80 c. 'rosa lilliaceo', a fine and fresh example, tied by grill obliterator, "DIREZIONE DI ROMA 20 APR. 70" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered double rate cover to Cento. Reverse with ambulant and indistinct "CENTO FERRARA" arrival cds's. Correctly franked with twice 20 c. for the postage to Italy and 40 c. registration fee, an appealing cover to the Romagna. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E.Diena (1990) Sassone = € 2'750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3364 Papal state

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    1808/48: Selection eleven prephilatelic entire letters / covers incl. Regno d'Italia 1808 framed TREJA to Monte Milone, 1812 / Anno 7 framed RIETI, Napoleonic period 1812 "DEB 116 CIVITACASTELLANA" on reverse of entire from Orte to Fabrica, 1816 "POSTA DI SENIGALLIA with matching cachet of the military command to San Severino, 1839 framed SANSEVERINO in red to Caldarola, 1839 ASCOLI / ASSICURATA & 1844 ASCOLI AFFRANCATA,1840 LORO straight-line and ornamental handstamp in red on entire, 1848 FULIGNO AFFRANCATA in red, also an incoming 1842 entire from MÜNCHEN via "ALTA GERMANIA NORD" to Bologna.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3365 Papal state

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    1852/66c: Selection 30 entire letters / covers with a large diversity of frankings of the first Papal issue incl. ½ baj. on printed matter, 1 baj five single frankings and a strip of three, tied by straight line or grill obliterators, 2 baj. six single frankings, two corner marginal, also a pair, 3 baj, three single frankings, one with a pristine OSIMO cancellation in blue, 4 baj. two single frankings, 5 baj. four single frankings and a strip of three, 6 baj. three single frankings, 7 baj. as a detached strip of four, and two two-colour frankings to pay the 5 & 10 baj. rate. A group full of postal history content with shade and cancellation interest in an overall appealing quality, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3366 Papal state

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    1867/70: Imperforated and perforated Centesimi definitives, a selection of eleven entires / covers incl. imperf. 5 c. and 10 c. single frankings, perforated three covers with 5 c. double frankings in different shades, 10 c. single and two double franking, 20 c. red-brown and twice 20 c. solferino single frankings, one few days before Rome came under Italian control on Sept 20, 1870. Interesting group.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3367 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 1 baj. 'bruno grigio', a fresh and fine example with good colour and even large margins all round, cancelled by single-line CENTO, "2 GEN. 60 CENTO" despatch cds (Sassone FE = 6 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Ferrara. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Part of address re-drawn, still an appealing presentation of the old rate within neighbouring postal districts. In November 1859 however, this rate was increased to 2 bajocchi / 10 centesimi, a rate change which was not followed in this case, the cover however was not taxed. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 1'750 + 350.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3368 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio', the upper right part of a diagonally bisected adhesive, a fresh and fine example with good colour and large margins, tied by mute grill obliterator to reverse of cover within Faenza. Pontifical-style "FAENZA 9 DEC. 59" despatch cds on obverse. In November 1859 the local rate was increased from 1 bajoccho to 2 bajocchi / 10 centesimi, a rate change which was not followed in this case, the cover was therefore taxed with '5' centesimi. Some filing folds not distracting from this interesting item. Signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 12'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3369 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio', a fresh and fine example with good colour and even large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator, Pontifical-style "FERRARA 3 NOV 59" despatch cds alongside, on entire letter with interesting content describing the political situation in the Romagna, directed to Bologna. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An appealing office to office rate entire in the old rate in force until end of October 1859, from November the rate was 4 bajocchi / 20 centesimi. Cert. E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    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
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