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  • Lot# : 2192 Modena

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    1859: 5 Centesimi green, unused stamp with large part of original gum, hinge remnant, good to large margins, signed and certificate Enzo Diena, Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2193 Modena

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    1859: 20c.dark-greyblue, (violetto scuro) perfectly margined block of twenty of great freshness with full original gum. The certficate Colla describes this exceptional rarity of the Modena provisional Government as follows " [....] al pari della piena gomma integra ed è perfetto."  It is signed on the back and with certificate Colla (2014).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2194 Naples

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    1861: 5g vermillion, "Vittorio Emanuele II" inverted head (copa volta), hugely margined example with large portion of left neighbour and smaller part on the right, on small fragment. The stamp is tied by a "NAPOLI" single cirlce cachet (13. Aug. 1861). A very rare stamp, Certificates A. Diena (1965) and Bottacchi (1997).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2195 Parma

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    1856 (13. Dec.): 5c black on yellow paper, vertical strip of three with gutter from centre of the sheet on small piece. The strip has good to large margins all round and is tied by circular date stamp. Fine and rare, certificate A.Diena (1973).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2196 Parma

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    1852 approx.: 5c black on lemon yellow paper, upper marginal example on printed matter to PIACENTINO. The stamp is tied by a cds ....S. GIOVA(NI) (7. Oct.), the year cannot be ascertained. A receiving mark PIACENZA (8. Oct.) is on the reverse. An insignificant crease affects the margin only. Fine and rare, certificate A.Diena (1973).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2197 Parma

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    1852 (23. Nov.): 5c black on yellow paper, block of six from the left sheet margin on letter with partly erased address from FIURENZUOLA to BOLOGNA. The very rare block is in its original state without any repairs. It has some margin faults and is cut into at the bottom and at the top on the right hand stamp. The stamps are tied by a straight line AFFRANCATA and the FIURENZUOLA double circle in red. The stamps are gently cancelled with the red grid of FIURENZUOLA . On the reverse a BOLOGNA receiving mark in black is dated 25. Nov. This block is one of the largest entities of this stamps on cover. The attractive rarity is signed E. Diena.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2198 Parma

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    1858 (25.Jan). 5c. black on yellow paper, in three colour mixed franking with 10c. black on white paper and 25c. reddish brown, three very fine used stamps all tied to small fragment. Signed E. Diena with certificate (1980).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 2199 Parma

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    1857 (7.Dec.): 5c. black on yellow paper, in three colour mixed franking with 10c. black on white paper and 25c.reddish brown issue 1857. The three very fine stamps are used on letter from "BORGOTARO" to "ROME". They are tied by a clear strike of the "BORGOTARO" double cirle. A red arrival "ROME" is applied to the reverse. An extremely rare mixed franking of first and third issue. A stunning display item. Signed A. Diena with certificate (1968).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2200 Parma

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    1856 (22.Oct.): 5c. black on yellow paper, left marginal example, in mixed franking with 25c. reddish brown, two very fine used stamps of great freshness on small letter from "BORGOS DONNINO" to "GENUA". A transit "PIACENZA" (25. Oct.) is on the reverse, together with an arrival cachet "GENOVA". A beautiful letter to cherish.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2201 Parma

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    1859 (29.Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, two examples in mixed franking with 15c. vermillion, also two stamps on large fragment. The aesthetically pleasing arrangement of the fine stamps, together with the clean cancellations "PARMA" make for a highly desirable piece to grace any collection. Certificates Oliva (1964) and E. Diena (1978).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2202 Parma

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    1859 (25. Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, just touched at top with sheet margin at bottom in mixed franking with 15c. vermillion cut close at bottom on letter from "PARMA" to "GENUA". The stamps are tied by circular date stamp PARMA. An arrival GENOVA (29. Jul.) in black is on the reverse. An unusual letter. Signed A. Diena and certificate (1985).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2203 Parma

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    1859 (9.Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, in mixed franking with 25c.reddish-brown issue 1857. The stamps are used on letter from "PARMA" to "TURIN". They are tied by a clear strike of the "PARMA" barred lozenge. A red arrival "TORINO" (11. Oct.) is applied to the reverse. Due to being stuck close to the edge, the franking shows minor signs of wear, particularly the 5c. black.  A very rare mixed franking of first and third issue. The letter was despatched the day on which Duchessa Maria Luisa II was deposed and the Provisional Government installed. A fabulous letter to display the history of PARMA. Signed E.Diena with certificate (1980).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2204 Parma

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    1858 (25.Jan). 5c black on yellow paper, vertical strip of three from corner margin of the sheet together in stunning three colour mixed franking with 25c bown-lilac and 40 c dark blue on urgent letter from "PIACENZA" to "ROME". The stamps display their original unaltered state with marginal defects.  and are tied by circular date stamp. An arrival ROMA (30 Jan.) in red is on the reverse. Despite the marginal deficiencies a most unusual letter. Signed E. Diena and certificate Raybaudi (1980).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2205 Parma

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    1855 (27. Aug.) : 10c. black on white paper, vertical marginal strip of three with good margins all round on letter from PIACENZA to GENVOA. The strip is tied by two strikes of the PIACENZA double circle in black ink. A red PD is on the front. On the reverse a black arrival mark GENOVA is dated 30. Aug. A most attractive letter signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2206 Parma

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    1852: 15c. black on rose paper, double print with good margins all round and cancelled by black cds. The certificate E. Diena states "perfect condition". Signed and certificate E.Diena (1986). Sassone = €12'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2207 Parma

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    1859 (30. May): 15c black on rose paper, generously margined example from the left sheet margin on front from FIURENZUOLA to BORGOTARO.  The stamp is tied by the FIURENZUOLA double circle in black and the grid of FIURENZUOLA . The attractive piece is signed A. Diena.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2208 Parma

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    1854 (24.Feb.): 25c. black on violet, full margined example with large meander (Greca larghi) on both sides, tied to fine letter from "PARMA" to "MILAN" by "PARMA" three line cachet. An arrival mark "MILANO" (27/2) is on the reverse. Signed Bolaffi and A.Diena with two certificates A.Diena (1973) and Gazzi (1974).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2209 Parma

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    1852: 40c. black on blue paper with large meander, fresh copy with large part og. A very rare stamp. Certificate E. Diena (1983) Sassone = €20'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2210 Parma

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    1857 (24.Dec.): 40c black on blue paper, generously margined example with part of neighbouring stamp on the right and sheet margin on the left, tied to letter from "PIACENZA" to "TIVOLI" by "PIACENZA" single circle. Signed Laurent and Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2211 Parma

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    1852 (12.Oct.): 40c black on light blue (azzuro chiaro) paper, upper marginal example with full to ample margins all round, tied to letter from "PARMA" to "ANNONAY" by "PARMA 12 OTTOBRE" three line cachet. The letter bears two unclear French transit marks, a RAYON mark "T.S.1." and an arrival ANNONAY (16. Oct.) on the reverse. There is some acid ink damage and filing folds well clear of the franking, nonetheless a fine and very rare letter. Signed Bolaffi. Sassone = € 7'250+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2212 Parma

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    1854 (19.May): 5c bright yellow, very fine left marginal example with good margins all round, cancelled by part strike "PIACENZA", signed E. Diena with certificate (1982).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2213 Parma

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    1854 (19.May): 5c orange yellow, horizontal strip of three with good margins all round on forwarded letter from VENICE posted at BORGOTARO (29.May) to Parma. The strip is cancelled with two crisp strikes of the grill canceller, the BORGOTARO double circle is on the front, an arrival mark PARMA (30. May) is on the reverse.  Fine and rare, signed E. Diena and A. Diena with certificate (1973).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2214 Parma

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    1854 (6.Apr.): 5c orange yellow, horizontal strip of three with gutter between second and third stamps on cover from PIACENZA to MILAN. The strip is from the top row of the sheet with a wide margin on top. Only the middle stamp is slightly cut into at the bottom. The strip is tied to the cover with the double circle of PIACENZA, an arrival mark MILANO (7/4) is on the reverse.  One of only two recorded gutter strips, signed E. Diena with certificate (1986).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2215 Parma

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    1854: (26. Jan.): 15c. vermillion, horizontal corner pair, cut close to just touched at top otherwise exceptional margins, tied by the FIURENZUOLA double circle in red to a letter from FIURENZUOLA to S. PIER D'ARENA. The letter bears a NOVI straight line cachet on the front and a NOVI double circle (29 Jan.) on the reverse, as well as an arrival mark the same date. The address is partially erased and a corner crease just affects the right stamp. A stunning eye-cathing letter, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2216 Parma

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    1855: (16. Mar.): 15c. vermillion, horizontal gutter pair with very good margins, cancelled three line PARMA/16/MARZO on letter from PARMA to GENUA. A black PD is set beside the franking. An arrival GENOVA single circle cachet (18. Mar) is on the reverse. The right hand stamp shows some minor brown stains, otherwise is the letter fresh and very fine. According to Sassone only two letters are recorded. It is signed A. Diena with certificate (1975) Sassone = €100'000.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2217 Parma

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    1859: 15c vermillion, attractive horizontal pair from top left hand sheet corner, with generous margins all round and full og, negligible patina. Signed Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2218 Parma

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    1857 (1. Aug.): 40c. dark-blue (2) and light-blue (3) five good margined examples on large piece. The stamps are tied by three strikes of the single circle "PIACENZA" (1. AUG.). The left hand stamp displays the normal "0" in 40 all other stamps remarkably show the "stretto" stretched variety.   Signed A. Diena with certificate (1963).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2219 Parma

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    1858 (26. May): 40c. dark-blue, horizontal pair of great freshness, displaying both types, affixed to letter from PIACENZA to ANNONAY.  The stamps cancelled by a strike of the single circle "PIACENZA" (26. May). The left hand stamp displays the the "stretto" stretched variety "0" the right hand stamp displays the normal 0. The letter bears the transit marks TORINO (27. May), and two further French marks as well as an arrival ANNONCY (30. May). A very rare pair on cover.  Signed Fiechi (1973) and E. Diena with certificates (1978).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2220 Parma

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    1859: 5c blueish green "Provisional Government", unused block of four with large margins and original gum. Minor stains in two stamps, otherwise very fine. Multiple signatures including Bolaffi and Diena. Sassone = €35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2221 Parma

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    1859 (22. Oct.): 5c deep blue-green (verde azurro scuro) and 5c. blue-green (verde azurro) provisional Government 1859 issue first print, two horizontal pairs, right hand pair with part adjoining stamps at bottom and only just touched on left on entire letter from PARMA to PADUA. The right pair is tied by the PARMA datestamp (22. Oct. 1859). A tax mark has been applied to the front, a transit MILANO (24. Oct.) and an arrival mark PADOVA (25/10) can be found on the reverse.  An immensely beautiful letter of great philatelic importance for the Provisional Government collector, it has been signed by a host of philatelic experts, beginning with Bolaffi, Enzo Diena and others. Certificates Bolaffi (1963) and Colla (2015).
    Starting bid : 12,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2222 Parma

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    1859: 10c brown "Provisional Government", second printing, large margins, from bottom right corner of the sheet, unused with og. and so called "spazio typographico". Very fine, small stain in outer corner of margin only. Certificate Chiavarello (1987).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2223 Parma

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    1859 (28. Dec.) 40c. vermillion and 10c. brown, "Provisional Government", two generously margined copies on charming entire from "PARMA" to "PARIS". The stamps are tied by a single strike of the "PARMA" cds. (28.Dec.), a  "PD" in black and a beautifully contrasting French transit mark "SARDAIGNE CULOZ" (31.Dec.) in red have been carefully applied to the front of the envelope. A "TORINO" (29. Dec.) transit and and arrival mark Paris complete the documentation of the handling of this extremely rare letter. Minor staining can only be described as insignificant, as foreign mail from the Provisional Government period is known only in minute quantites. Signatures Bolaffi, A. and E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2224 Parma

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    1859: 20c blue "Provisional Government", unused block of four with large margins and original gum. Horizontal crease through top pair, otherwise very fine. Sassone = €10'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2225 Parma

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    1859 (26. Dec.): 20c blue "Provisional Government", used pair with large margins, left stamp with large "0", neatly cancelled PARMA 26 DIC 59. Very fine, certificates A. Diena (1973) and E. Diena (1983). Sassone = €11'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2226 Parma

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    1859 (12. Nov.): 40c. brownish red "Provisional Government", very generously margined copy of great appeal and 25c. blue "Provisional Government" with good to full margins, previously together forming a franking, with shared cancellation "PARMA" affixed to fragment. Both stamps are signed Starauschek, Bolaffi and A. Diena with a certificate for the rare 40c (1969).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2227 Parma

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    1859: 40c vermillion "Provisional Government", unused block of four with og. and of very fine quality, originating from positions 35,36, 41 and 42 of the second plate. Signed A. Diena and E. Diena with cerrtificate (1982).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 2228 Parma

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    1859 (1. Aug.): 10c. brown, "Vittorio Emanuele II" fine and fresh example cancelled neatly  "(PARM)A 1. Aug. 59" making it a First Day of use of the Sardinian stamps, before the Provisional Government stamps became available. A very rare usage indeed. We have no further 10c. stamps bearing this date recorded. Signed E. Diena and A. Diena with certificate (1974).rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2229 Parma

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    1859 (11. Aug.): 20c. blue,"Vittorio Emanuele II", two stamps both just touched, otherwise fine, tied to letter by "PARMA" cds. dated 11. August 1859. The letter documents the period of use of the Sardinian stamps, before the Provisional Government stamps became available. A very rare usage indeed. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2230 Parma

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    1859 (27. Aug.): 40c. scarlet, and 20c. blue, two stamps "Vittorio Emanuele II", both just touched but otherwise fine, tied to fragment by "PARMA" cds. dated 27. August 1859, the first day of the second period of use of the Sardinian stamps during the provisional goverment period. Exceptionally rare used on the first day of the second period.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2231 Papal state

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    1868: 2c. light-green, "missing value" unused with full og. and of great freshness. This extremely rare error was quickly spotted and replaced. According to the certificate Colla, there are three unused examples recorded. This stamp bears the signatures of A. and E. Diena, Raybaudi and Colla with Certificate (2017).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2232 Papal state

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    1868: 80c lilac, (rosa lillaceo L-A) from sheet of 64 with space in between the stamps, very fresh example with full og. Certificate Colla (2022).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 2233 Papal state

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    1852/1864: Phantastic study collection of fifteen fractional stamps, from bi-sects, to two thirds, thirds and quarters, all on entires, showing the pragmatic use of the stamps to fit the needs of the postal system. A valuable collection requiring careful study, this lot comes with twelve certificates from leading experts including Bolaffi, Diena and Colla.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2234 Sardinia

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    'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1820 (Jan): Entire letter from Vigevano to Torino, internally dated '20 Geno. 1823', embossed with the definitive type of the Cavallo 50 centesimi (Sassone = € 15'000), no postmarks at all. Used in the period of its validity between 1820 and 1836. The lot includes in addition two administrative documents showing imprints of the provisional 1819 cavalini and embossings of the definitive 1820 cavalini. A fine group.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2235 Sardinia

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    1850: Tiny prepaid cover to St. Mary's College, Rugby, England endorsed "via Belgium" cancelled by circular ringed GALLARATE despatch in black (June 14), crossed to denote pre-payment with red "P" and London transit cds. Reverse with "COBLENZ / COELN" transit. A delightful cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2236 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. olive Plate II, 2 gr. blue and 5 gr. rose-carmine, all of good colour, margins good to shaved in places, used on refolded 1859 registered cover to Girgenti with "PALERMO / PARTENZA" cds (Jan 18) alongside and framed "ASSICURATA" cachet below. An attractive first month of issue usage. Signed Jamet.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2237 Italy

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    1850/63: Part collection Old Italian States on album pages, used and unused in mostly attractive condition. untouched
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2238 Italian States

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    1851/1859: Old Italian States, old style collection of Sardinia, Roman States, Romagna, Modena and Parma used and unused in mixed condition, most stamps are stuck to the album pages, mixed condition.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2239 Italian States

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    1859/1863: Four small letters and a front affixed with "Vittorio Emanuele II" of 5c green, 10c. brown vertical pair and 20c. blue, the front used Sicily 1 gr. olive and 2gr blue Fernando II. All items with good margins. Three items signed, unusual accumulation with great aesthetic appeal.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2240 Italy

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    Catalogue# : Sard. 17Da
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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (April 12): Cover from Torino to Grenoble, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. giallo, a fine adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by TORINO cds in black, "P.D." and French "ITALIE AMB. M.-CENIS 13. AVRIL 63" enty cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and GRENOBLE arrival (April 14) cds's in black. Lightest horizontal file folds just mentioned for accuracy, nevertheless an attractive franking, the franking paying correctly the double rate to France. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 4'750 + 50%.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2241 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives, 1863 (24. Nov.): Sardinia IV. emission 10c. bistre in mixed franking with Italy 5 c. green-grey on letter front from MORAZZONE to VARESE. The stamps are cancelled by single circle MORAZZONE dated 24. Nov. and 25. Nov. respectively. The certificate Diena explains that the second date was that of the actual despatch on the day following the acceptance of the letter.  An exceptional mixed franking, a minor fold arose during affixing the stamp to the letter. Signed by Bolaffi, R.Diena, E. Diena and Bottacchi among others, with certificates E. Diena and Bottachi (1998).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2242 Italy

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    1862 (18. Nov.): 10c brown horizontal strip of three (wrinkles between perforations) and single, on letter from SALEMI to MALTA. The stamps are tied by two strikes of the SALEMI cds, a cachet PD in black is also applied to the front as well a 12 1/2 c credit to the Maltese post. On the reverse there are two transit marks from CATAFIMI (18. Nov.) and PALERMO (18. Nov.) and an arrival mark MALTA NO 24 62. According to the certificate Colla one of the largest recorded multiples of this shade. The foreign destination adds further interest to this unusual letter. Signed Bolaffi, E. Diena and Colla with certificate (2004).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2243 Italy

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    1862 (30. Dec): 20c. indigo imperforate at bottom with blue line, as single franking for a letter from CAGLIARI to GENUA. The exquisite stamp is tied to the letter by the Cagliari cds from the penultimate day of the 20c tarif. An arrival cachet GENOVA (1. Jan.)  is struck on the reverse. A fine letter with this rare error. Signed and certificate E. Diena (1981). Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2244 Italy

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    1862: 40 c. carmine, perf., used on small double rate cover to Paris tied by "Firenze" cds (Oct 24) with information strike at left and "PD". Land route with "Italie / Lanslebourg" transit cds in red (Oct 27). Reverse with 'Montrouge / Paris' arrival cds of the same day. A charming cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2245 Italy

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    1876 (9.Sep.): 10 L. claret official tied by an incomplete strike "REGGIO CALABRIA" to overfranked letter to Messina. The certificate Diena states overfranked but rare, the letter is signed Raybaudi and Diena with Certificate (1975).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2246 Italy

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    1863 (Feb 10): Effigie of  Vittorio Emanuele 15 c. blue, Type I, two sheets of 100 adhesives each (some toning in one sheet, one sheet folded lightly between 5th & 6th row, the other folded through the 5th & 10th row), unused without gum. Sassone = € 12'000+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2247 Italy

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    1863 (30. May): 20c blue, continuous line below "Q", horizontal strip of four on registered letter from NARDO to NAPLES (2. Jun). The strip shows traces of ironed out creases and a scuff mark in the left stamp. Nonetheless a rare strip on cover with a very clear cancellation. Signed and certificate Sorani (2004).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2248 Italy

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    1863 (27. May): 20c blue, continuous line below "Q" multiple franking of nine stamps of exceptional quality on registered letter from SANTERAMO to NAPLES. A arrival cachet on the reverse is dated three days later (30 May). The letter shows minor traces of cleaning, the certificate Colla states "perfetto ed in ottimo stato di conservatione." Largest recorded multiple franking with intact stamps. A rarity of the Regno d'Italia period.Certificates E. Diena (1997) and Colla Asinelli (2008).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2249 Italy

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    1863 (2. Sep.): 20c blue, continuous line below "Q" and  20c blue, interrupted line below "Q", as extraordinary mixed franking on a letter from TARANTO to NAPLES. Two arrival marks (5. Sep.) are on the reverse. A phenomenal letter of great freshness with the two types used together. Signed and certificate Colla (2004).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2250 Italy

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    1873 (25.Sep.): 1c grey green, (London print) on newspaper "UNITA ITALIANA" of GENUA sent to FORLI. The stamp was attached to the paper before printing and is cancelled by part newspaper print. A very unusual piece, rare in this form. Signed Colla and certificate E. Diena  (1987).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2251 Italy

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    1863 (30.Nov.): 1c grey green, horizontal pair (London print) on printed matter from Bologna to Viareggio. The stamps are cancelled BOLOGNA 30 NOV 63, a further strike is applied on the front of the letter. This usage predates the official first day by a day, a transit and the arrival mark are both from the 1. Dec. A very rare letter, with certificates E. Diena and Raybaudi (1984).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2252 Italy

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    1864 approximately: 60c. mauve block of four, together with 40c. carmine rose, a strip of four 1c. olive and a strip of three 2c. reddish brown (all London prints) on undated large fragment with address (San Bassano). The stamps are cancelled by dotted numeral 189 of TURIN. A very rare block of four and an unusual piece. Certificate A. Diena (1975).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2253 Italy

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    1866 (16. Jan.): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" types I and III, three fresh examples together with 5c. grey-green (2) and 10c orange-yellow, tied by single circle "PESARO" to letter to "VICENZA", a PD in black is applied to the front, a receiving cancel (17/1) is applied to the reverse. An ironed out crease affects one stamp, otherwise only minor wear on this rare letter bearing a mixed franking of the "FERRO DI CAVALLO" overprint types. Signed A. Diena with certificate (1972).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2254 Italy

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    1870 (15.Jan):  2l. scarlett (London print), 60c. violet (2) (Turin print) 40c. rose-carmine and 30c. brown (both London print) together on insured letter for 3000 l from "FLORENCE" to "RIMINI". The stamps are cancelled by dotted numeral cancel 12 of "FIRENZE" each, a straight-line insured cachet "ASSIGURATO" is applied to the front. The letter is sealed on the reverse with five wax seals. and bears a transit and an arrival cachet "RIMMINI" (16. Jan.). a very fresh and exceptionally rare letter. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2255 Italy

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    1865 (18.Jun):  2l. scarlett and 40c. rose-carmine (both London print) on double weight rate letter from MILAN to NEW-YORK. The stamps are tied by single circle MILANO and a NEW-YORK PAID (3. Jul.) cachet. The 40c. with scissor separation, the rare 2l. scarlet is very fine. Signed Bottacchi, A. Diena and E. Diena with Certificate (1992).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2256 Italy

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    1866 (9. August): 2l. scarlett, together with horizontal pair 60c. mauve and 40c. rose carmine, London prints, four fresh and fine examples on letter from Palermo via Marseille to New York. The stamps are cancelled by a dotted numeral "186" of Palermo. The letter, a 4th weight rate trans-atlantic letter, was originally weighed and endorsed "3" for third weight rate, but checked in France and found to be underfranked due to the 4th weight rate being applicable. The was "3" crossed and replased by "4" and endorsed 'affr. insuff'. Upon arrival in New York a "PAID ALL" cachet was applied in error and subsequently obliterated by multiple cork cancel strikes. A most collectable letter with a story. Certificate E. Diena (1977). 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2257 Italy

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    1864 (5.Jan):  2l. scarlett (London print), single franking on letter from GENUA to BUENOS-AYRES, via British mail. The stamp is tied to the letter by  single strike "GENOVA". A red mark PP was applied on despatch. The letter crossed into France via LANSLEBOURG (7. Jan) and arrived in London the following day. (8. Jan.). Minor ageing on the stamp. Exceptionally rare as a single franking and one of the earliest recorded dates of use of this stamp. Certificate E. Diena (1994).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2258 Italy

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    1888 (30. Jan.) 2 l. scarlett, enormous franking of eighteen examples Turin prints, together with four 25c. blue on front of registered letter of 2200g from VENICE to TRIEST. Each stamp is tied by the bar cancel "196" of VENICE. The franking is according to the certificate Diena for the 147th weight progression. A stunning display item of great freshness. Certifficate E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2259 Italy

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    1881 (17.Nov.): 1c grey green, upper marginal example (Turin print) on official matter from S.AGOSTINO to S.GIORGIO, at the reduced rate of 1c. According to the certificate E. Diena the only marginal example of the 1863 issue, used as a single franking in this way. A very unusual letter. Signed and certificate E.Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2260 Italy

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    1879 (25. Feb.): 10c. blue, together with 5c grey-green,  2c. blue on 5c carmine (2) and 1c olive on printed matter from CHIETI to DOGHOLA, neatly cancelled by three strikes CHIETI (25 2-78 3S) rare mixed franking from three issues. Very unusual and attractive.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2261 Italy

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    1866 10c. orange yellow (Turin print), block of eight on large parcel fragment with full receipient's address, cancelled by five strikes dotted numeral "375" BAGNASCO, all slightly unclear, but the very fresh block is intact with full perforations. An exceptional piece. Certificate Bottachi (1994).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2262 Italy

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    1867 approximately: 60c. mauve, together with 30c. brown, a block of four and a pair 20c blue (all Turin prints) on undated large fragment from BAGNOLO. The BAGNOLO C double circle date is unclear. The stamps are cancelled by dotted numeral 380. A rare block of four and an unusual piece. Certificate E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2263 Italy

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    1870 (10. Oct.) 60c mauve (Turin print) fine example as single franking on insured letter from ROME to ANCONA. The stamp is cancelled by grilled lozenge with date stamp set besideon the front. The letter is sealed as usual with five wax seals on the reverse. An arrival mark ANCONA is dated 11. Oct. Signed with certificate Bottacchi (1994).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2264 Italy

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    1865  (24.Dec.): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type I, fresh example together with 60c. mauve on letter from Italy via Naples to Marseille by sea. The franking remained uncancelled until Marseille, when it was stamped 2240 MARSEILLE dotted Lozenge (grand chiffre). On the reverse is a faint and somewhat unclear Purifiée à Marseille in blue. A rare letter of fine quality.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2265 Italy

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    1866 (14.Dec.): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type I, five fresh examples forming a horizontal strip of five on letter from MONTELEONE to NAPLES. The stamps are tied by three indistinct strikes of a dotted numeral cancel, the cover shows traces of cleaning. A very rare franking, signed and certificate Raybaudi (1988).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2266 Italy

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    1867 (23.Mar.): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type I, ten examples including a vertical strip of eight on cleaned letter from VENICE to ROVIGO. The stamps are tied by seven strikes of the single circle date stamp "VENEZIA" (23 MAR 67 11M). The franking is one of the largest known multiple frankings of the first type "FERRO DI CAVALLO". The letter is not entirely complete with a missing flap, some stamps with minor imperfections. Nonetheless an eyecatcher. Certificates E. Diena (1987) and Colla (1997).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2267 Italy

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    1865 (20.May): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type II, six fresh examples forming a horizontal strip of five and a single on transatlantic letter from Messina via France to New York.  The franking is affected by two vertical filing creases, otherwise the letter is in very fine condition. A 5 June New York mark in red contrasts beautifully with the stamps and the envelope. A rare letter with certificate Raybaudi (2001).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2268 Italy

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    1865 (2.Feb.): 20c on 15c blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type III, block of four as 80c rate franking for letter from LIVORNO to FLORENCE. The stamps are tied to the letter by the dotted numeral cancel "14" from LIVORNO, an arrival FIRENZE from the same day is on the reverse. There is minor patina but overall this exceptional letter is of very fine quality. Certificates Raybaudi (1982) and E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2269 Italy

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    1866 (19.Dec): 20c. on 15c. blue "FERRO DI CAVALLO" type III, on return receipt for a letter from from VENICE addressed to "HIS MAJESTY VITTORIO EMANUELE" in Florence. The stamp is tied by a clean RACCOMANDATA framed cachet in red. An indistinct receiving mark is on the reverse. A rare entire with certificate Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2270 Italy

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    1878 (28. Nov.): 20c orange in vertical strip of seven (upper stamp corner fault) in mixed franking with 10c blue all tied to Express letter to TRIENT by five strikes of the bar canceller "2344" of "TREVIGLIO". A receivin canceller is on the reverse. A most unusual franking of great freshness. Certificate E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2271 Italy

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    1880 (29.Dec.): 2c on 5l. thirty examples in strips and a block of twelve on entire from MONTENERO DI BISACCIA to AQUILA. The stamps are cancelled by numeral bar canceller 1344. The letter displays some traces of wear over the years, the stamps appear fersh and in fine condition, some short perfs and other minor imperfections are to be expected. The letter is signed Alberto Diena.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2272 Italy

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    1895 (14. Mar.): 10 c. carmine in block of four (odd short perf and vertical fold through perforation pre-use) on cross shaped newspaper wrapper from "NITIGNANO"  to "VILLAFRANCA". Unusual and attractive use.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2273 Italy

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    1889: 5l. green and carmine, together with 1l. brown and yellow (3) and 45c. olive on large fragment of an insured letter from Rome to Palermo, each stamp tied by, due to the contents slightly blurry cds "ROMA". An insurance label "A/ ITALIA/ ROMA/355" is also affixed to the front. In the top left hand corner is an endorsement g588 for the weight and l. 8.45, which is the resulting postal charge. The piece has been cleaned and has a central vertical fold well clear of the franking. The letter is signed Enzo Diena and comes with a certificate "[....]originale e reca francobolli perfetti". Exceptionally rare. Certificate E.Diena (1985).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2274 Italy

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    1891 (11. Jul.): 2c on 5c green, block of twentyfive on reverse of registered letter from CAPRILE to NARBONNE tied by multiple strikes of CAPRILE (ALLEGHE) 11 LUG 91. On front a further strike as well as a registration label and transit marks. The  letter was redirected to LYON. The block hails from the top left quadrant of the sheet and displays on field pos. 15 the thin foot of the number "2" and on fields forty through 45 three blots of ink, spilt during printing. Certificate Colla (1994).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2275 Italy

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    1917: 50 Centesimi, violet with overprint 'PRESTITO NATIONALE - 1917-' in horizontal pair, imperforated, unmounted, original gum, certificate Sorani (1997).
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 2276 Italy

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    1929 (March): Extensive Documentation of the 'Ministero dei Lavori Pubblici' for the construction of a 'Ferrovia per la Citta del Vaticano - Progetto di Massima', i.e. a train connection and train station for the the Vatican city following the Lateran treaty of February 1929, the lot including four parts entitled 'Relazione', 'Corografia Scala 1 : 5000', 'Profilo longitudinale', and ' Viadotto a 8 luci di m. 15.30 ciascuna sulla Valle del Gelsomino, part III is missing.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2277 Italy

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    1937: Bimillenario della nascita di Augusto, 15 c. with the colour error violet instead of brown, issued for the Isole d'Egeo but without the EGEO overprint, cancelled by part strike of "RODI / EGEO .. .. 38" cds. One of the rarities of the Italy and its dependencies, belonging to one sheet of 50 subjects left without overprint, the present example being the only adhesive used in Rhodos, compare Sassone Italia 2017, vol. 1 on page 268). Certs. A. Diena (1965), Bolaffi (1965) & Bottacchi (2016) Sassone = € 120'000.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2278 Italy

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    1875 (1. Jan.): 20c lake (2) FRANCOBOLLO DI STATO (usual perforation) tied to official letter from SIGULIANA by dotted numeral cancel "2181" to CARGENTI (2. Jan.). The letter is signed Raybaudi and E. Diena. and is one of only a handful letters recorded with FDC use. Extremely rare and unusual. certificate E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2279 Italy

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    1933: Crociera Nordatlantica, Trittico "Servizio di Stato", a fresh and fine example with full original unmounted gum, unmounted. Cert. Raybaudi (1983) Sassone = € 6'750.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2280 Italy

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    1927: 1.20 Lire brown, unmounted stamp og with overprint on the back (on gumside) reading 'Esplorazione Polare NOBILE Dirigible Italia', certificate and signed Zanini (1974).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2281 Italy

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    1933 Balbo Triptychs, overprinted I-DINI, matching marginal set of left of sheet, 19,75 + 44.75 L., unmounted original gum, never hinged, fine.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 2282 Italy

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    1910: "Circuito Aereo Internazionale di Milano", picture postcard with black and white photo endorsed on picture side 'MILANO Concorso Aero Internazionale. Areodromo'. Franked with 5 Centesimi stamp tied by circular date stamp "MILANO - CAMPO D'AVIAZIONE...", dated with violet pencil 'Aerodromo 1-10-1910' and addressed to Torino. Certificate Enzo Diena (1979) and Bolaffi (1989). Sassone € 4750.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2283 Italy

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    1930 (Dec. 15): Balbo 7,70 Lire Trans - Atlantic Squadron plus 1 L. 25 tied by special machine cancel "CROCIERA ITALIA - BRASILE 1 DEC.1930" on flown cover addressed to General Italo Balbo to "RIO DE JANEIRO 22.1.1931.", signed by various pilots Longhi 2247, Sassone GP 25a = Euro 2'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2284 Italy

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    1933 (July 1 - Aug. 12): CROCIERA DEL DECENNALE registered envelope from "FIRENZE 30.V.33" franked with triptych I - QUES L. 5,25 +19,75 addressed to "CHICAGO" with "REYKIAVIK 5.VII.33.18" arrival mark on reverse to "CHICAGO IL JUL 22 1933", backstamped by special flight cachet "CROCIERA AEREA DEL DECENNALE - ROMA FERROVIA - 2.6.33 XI.22" on reverse. Rare cover, only franked within Europe and forwarded by shipmail to USA. Cert. Longhi (2018).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2285 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (July 27): Cover with exceptional 'mass'-franking dispatched at "VALENTIA ISLAND AU 5 1933" cds's bearing crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green on front on back and carried by regular mail to Rome, backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. In addition scarce proof strike of AER handstamp in violet applied on ordinary paper as well as signed original photograph by the two Italian pilots A. Orsini and G. Valle. A fine assembly Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 per envelope for flight only.rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2286 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (July 27): Cover prepared for the intended Balbo return flight 'Valentia Island - Rome', franked with 1928 Seahorse 2/6 d. chocolate showing 'Flat Accent' variety (T72c) plus 1925 5 s. rose red together with 1 d. and 6 d. single values, all tied by "VALENTIA ISLAND AU 5 1933" cds's; envelope  with crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green and carried by regular mail to Rome, backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. Scarce Balbo flight cover prepared for the return flight Hibernian/MacDonell T67, T72c, Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 for flight only.rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2287 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (July 27): Registered cover prepared for the intended Balbo return flight 'Valentia Island - Rome', franked with 1922/23 Sword of Light 1 s. azur plus Seahorses 2/6 s. brown showing 'inverted T' variety and 5 s. rose, all tied by "BAILE ATHA CLIATH July 27 1933" cds's, bearing crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green and carried by regular mail to Rome, backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. Scarce Balbo flight cover prepared for the return flight Hibernian/MacDonell T67a, Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 for flight only. rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2288 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (July 27): Two similar covers dispatched on Valentia Island prepared for the intended Balbo return flight to Rome, franked with 1925/28 Seahorses 2/6 d. chocolate and 5 s. rose red together with 1 d. and 6 d. single values, all tied by "VALENTIA ISLAND AU 5 1933" cds's; envelopes with crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green and carried by regular mail to Rome, backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. Scarce Balbo flight covers at 8s. 1 d. rate per ½ oz. for the return flight Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 per envelope for flight only.rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2289 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (July 29): Registered cover prepared for the intended Balbo return flight 'Valentia Island - Rome', franked with 1922/23 Seahorse 10 s. dull grey blue showing variety 'SACRSTAT', tied by "BAILE ATHA CLIATH July 29 1933" cds., bearing crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green and carried by regular mail to Rome, backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. Scarce Balbo flight cover prepared for the return flight. Scarce 10 s. single franking with variety Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 for flight only.rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2290 Italy

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    General Balbo Mass Flight 1933 (Aug. 5): Cover from Valentia Island prepared for the intended Balbo return flight 'Valentia Island - Rome', franked with horizontal Seahorse pair of 2/6 s chocolate brown composite setting (T69h) plus additional single value (T59), together with 1d. and 6d. single values, all tied by "Valentia Island Aug. 5 1933" cds's; envelope with crossed out 'AER-Post' special cachet in green, carried by regular mail to Rome and backstamped on arrival (9.VIII.33) on reverse. Few browned perfs, otherwise a fine and very scarce composite setting used on cover dispatched at Valentia Island for the announced Balbo flight. One of the rarest Balbo covers though Longhi 2960 = Euro 4'000 for flight only.rnDue 'bad weather' the return flight had been delayed, so Balbo had to cancel his original plan returning via Valentia Island (Ireland) and choose the more southern route via the Azores back to Rome.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2291 Italy

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    1868/1870: 10c yellow, both distinctly different shades, one tied by part date stamp MONEC... the other untied as usual, two fine letters.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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