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  • Lot# : 6332 Romagna

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    Primo giorno di emissione 1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator with "FORLI 1 SET. 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Lugo. Reverse with FAENZA transit and LUGO arrival cds's, both from 2 September, 1859. An attractive usage on the day of issuance, correctly franked in the old Papal rate within neighbouring postal districts, a rate valid until end of October 1859. Certs. A. Diena (1968), E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 140'000.rnNote: Sassone (2021) and Bolaffi (2011/12) list both only two known covers with a single 2 bajocchi franking from the first day.rn 
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 34,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6333 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. 'giallo arancio', two fresh and fine examples with good colour and large even margins all round, cancelled by Papal-style single-line CENTO handstamp, "22 NOV. 59 CENTO" despatch (Sassone FE = 6 punti) and BOLOGNA transit cds's alongside, on envelope to Mantova. Reverse with Austrian-style MANTOVA arrival (Nov 24) cds and distribution cachet. Upon arrival taxed with '5' (soldi) due. Light filing folds well away from the franking, an appealing cover with the franking paying the postage to the border with Veneto, the receiver had to pay the Austrian part of the journey. Signed Bolaffi Sassone = € 4'000 + 50% + 350.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6334 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 3 baj. 'verde scuro', two fresh and fine examples with good colour and large margins all round, one example with sheet marginal at base, both tied by three light strikes of mute grill obliterator with "BOLOGNA 9 SET 59" despatch cds and administrative cachet of the 'Salt & Tobacco administration of the Romagna' in blue alongside, on cover to Cervia. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the following day. Light horizontal file fold not impairing the franking, an interesting presentation of the old pontifical 3 baj. double rate for mail between postal district which were not neighboured, in addition a usage just nine days after issuance of the adhesives. Certs. A. Diena (1971), G. Bolaffi (1983) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6335 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 5 baj. violetto, a fresh and fine single example with sheet margin at top, good colour and large margins all round, tied by light mute grill obliterator with "RIMINI 19 OTT 59" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in blue alongside, on cover to Faenza. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. An exceptional usage of this sought after adhesive, still in the old Papal rate valid until the end of October 1859. Certs. Raybaudi (1991), E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 7'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Le Romagne'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6336 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 6 baj. 'verde giallo', a fresh and fine example with good colour and large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator with "BOLOGNA 8 GEN 60" despatch cds and administrative cachet of the 'Salt and Tobacco administration of the Romagna' in blue alongside, on entire letter directed to its branch in Ravenna. Reverse with arrival datestamp of the following day. A fresh and interesting entire of twice the 3 baj. rate for mail between postal district which were not neighboured, a most appealing franking with the rarest Romagna adhesive. Signed Mondolfo, Grioni & Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 160'000.rnReference: A similar cover from the same correspondence to the Faenza branch is displayed in Sassone 2021 on page 323.rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6337 Romagna

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    1859 (Oct 27): Two Decrees of the Governatore generale delle Romagne (approx. 40 x 55 cm), the first describing the unification of the postal rates in Sardegna, Toscana, Modena, Parma & Romagna defining the exchange rate from centesimi to bajocchi being 5 : 1. In addition it defines that the ½ baj. adhesive will be valued at two centesimi (instead of 2.5). The second decree gives the inland rates and the rates to the most important countries abroad. The lot includes two examples of the first decree.rnNote: The decrees are signed in print by Duke Leonetto Cipriani (1812 - 1888), he became Governatore in August 1859.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6338 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 2 baj. 'verde gillastro', fine and fresh, tied by mute grill obliterator with "FAENZA 24 LUG. 59" despach cds and AFFRANCATA handstamp in red alongside, on cover directed to Marradi, Tuscany, reverse with Lugo transit cds. An interesting item showing the old 2 baj. LEGA rate in the first rayon; between June 12 and August 31, Papal adhesives could be used in the Romagna. Cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6339 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 1 baj. 'verde grigiastro', fine and fresh with fair to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to reverse of cover directed to Minerbio, despatched by the Intendenza della provincia di Bologna, internally dated "24 Luglio 1859". Cover cut along the edges and reglued to protect the adhesive. 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. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6340 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852: 4 baj. 'giallo paglierino', fine and fresh, large margins with double frame line on three sides, touched at base, tied by clear mute grill obliterator with "FAENZA 28 GIU. 59" cds alongside, on cover directed to Tolentino. Reverse with arrival datestamp (June 30). An interesting and appealing double rate item showing twice the 2 baj. rate to aneighbouring district. Between June 12 and August 31, 1859, Papal adhesives could be used in the Romagna. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Sassone = € 8'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6341 Romagna

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    Usage of Sardinian adhesives in the Romagna, 1860 (April 6): Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro scurissime', fine and fresh with good to large margins all round, tied by Papal-type "BOLOGNA 6 APR. 60" cds to entire letter directed to Genova, information strike alongside. Reverse with Bologna - Alessandria TPO and GENOVA arrival (April 7) cds's. Usage of a Pontifical datestamp after the end of the Governo Provvisorio on 18 March 1860. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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