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  • Lot# : 6437 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Bisacquino to Naro, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva chiaro', a fine and fresh single example and a pair with overall good to large margins, pair shaved at right top, well embossed, tied by clear BISACQUINO despatch cds in black (Sassone PA = 5 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with PALERMO transit (Jan 2) and NARO arrival (Jan 5) cds's. An interesting item from the first day of the unified Italian tariff, cert. Bottacchi (2006).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6438 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (May 11): Cover from Leonforte to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva giallastro', two fine and fresh horizontal pairs with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by LEONFORTE despatch cds in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival cds of the following day. An attractive double rate cover in the reduced Sicily rate, cert. Bottacchi (1996) Sassone = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6439 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 1): Cover from Varzo to Salvigia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green, a fine and fresh example with large even margins, well embossed, tied by superb VARZO despatch cds in black (Sassone NO = 10 punti), information strike alongside. A most attractive within the same postal district, a cover from December 1863, the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps, in addition a usage on the first day of the DLR adhesives. Signed Bettini, E. Diena and Zanaria Sassone = € 500 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6440 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 13): Cover from Firenze to Volterra, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the very rare shade 'oliva grigio scurissimo', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by light thimble FIRENZE despatch cds in black, clear information strike alongside, reverse with Livorno - Firenze ambulant as well as indistinct VOLTERRA arrival cds's. Special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862. Signed Colla; certs. Sorani (1982), Asinelli (1998) Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6441 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Dec 20): Cover front from Empoli to Firenze, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the rare shade 'bruno cioccolato scuro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by barred mute obliterator with EMPOLI despatch cds in black alongside, reverse with part arrival cds. Front with tear, special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862. Cert. Raybaudi (1993), Asinelli (1996) Sassone = € 1'800 on piece.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6442 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 26): Cover from Casteltermini to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro oliva' showing the extreme rare variety: inverted Head of the King 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins all round, tied by CASTELTERMINI despatch cds in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with "PALERMO ARRIVO" cds of the next day. An appealing and desirable cover in the Sicily rate with this sought after variety. Signed Emilio und Alberto Diena; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 100'000.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6443 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (May 25): Envelope from Pisa to Montalcino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro oliva scuro', a fresh example with good to large margins, nearly invisible fold in the upper margin, tied by clear 'Muto di 36 grossi punti' obliterator with light PISA despatch cds in black (Sassone 12 punti) alongside, reverse with Firenze - Livorno ambulant as well as MONTALCINO arrival (May 26) cds's. Special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862, an appealing usage of this very rare cancellation. Signed Raybaudi & Oliva Sassone = € 500 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6444 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Sept 14): Cover from Taino at the shore of Lago Maggiore, directed to Milano, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'celeste' in an unclear print, good to large margins, tied by rare TAINO cds (Sassone CO/VA = 11 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with ARONA transit cds from the other side of the Lago Maggiore and MILANO arrival cds, all from the same day. Some cover wrinkles, nevertheless an attractive entire with this rare cancellation from a small post office opened in 1860 and already closed again in January 1863. Signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 100 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6445 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (March 18): Cover from Branzi to Clusone, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltremare', good to large margins, tied by perfect BRANZI double ring datestamp in blue (Sassone BG = 8 punti + 20%), information strike alongside. Reverse with "BERGAMO-BASSA" transit and CLUSONE arrival cds's of the following day. Horizontal file folds well away from franking and postmarks, nevertheless an attractive cover with this rare cancellation. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 100 + 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6446 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Oct 20): Cover from Pellio Intelvi to Castiglione d'Intelvi, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltremare', good to large margins, tied by clear PELLIO double ring datestamp (Sassone BS = 9 punti). Lightest horizontal file fold well away from franking and postmarks, an attractive Lombardy cover with this rare cancellation. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 100 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6447 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 11): Envelope from Torino to Vercelli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. in the rare shade 'cobalto verdastro scuro', good to large margins, tied by light TORINO cds, information strike alongside, reverse with VERCELLI arrival cds of the next day. An attractive entire with this shade rarity, certs. Sorani (1993), Colla (1994) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6448 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 13): Entire letter from Celle to Toulon, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by light CELLE despatch cds (Sassone SV = 11 punti), "P.D." and French "SARDAIGNE 15 MAI 61 NICE" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA and VENTIMIGLIA transit and "TOULON-S-MER" arrival (May 16) cds's. Some toning and edge wear, otherwise an interesting cover to France, signed Zanaria; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = 180 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6449 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (April 11): Double rate Entire letter from Cuvio to Como, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by light CUVIO despatch cds (Sassone CO/VA = 6 punti). Reverse with COMO arrival cds of the same day. An appealing heavy entire, first date known for this Sardo-Italian datestamp. Sassone = 1'200 + 350+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6450 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 30): Entire letter from Palermo to Cette, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, in a deep vibrant shade, tied by two-line "VIA / DI MARE" handstamp in red, "P.D." and French "ITALIE 2 FEVR. 63 AMB. M. CENIS" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit, Italian and French ambulants and CETTE arrival (Feb 3) cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, otherwise a most attractive and interesting cover to France, despatched directly in Palermo at a commercial Italian vessel.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6451 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (July 3): Entire letter from Milano to Padova under Austrian rule, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio', two fresh and overall fine example with good to large margins, in a deep shade, the left stamp with small pre-use crinkle at base, tied by light MILANO despatch cds in red (Sassone = 7 punti), "P.D." and ASSICURATA handstamps in red alongside. Reverse with PADOVA arrival cds of the following day. An interesting cover, the franking paying correctly the rate from the second Italian to the first Austrian rayon plus 40 c. for the registration. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = 360 + 600.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6452 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Sept 26): Envelope from Bagni di Lucca to New York, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa carminio lilliaceo', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of three with good to large margins, cancelled by light "BAGNI DI LUCCA" despatch cds. "P.D." in black, French "ITALIE 29 SEPT 63 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds and "N. YORK AM. PKT OCT 14 PAID" arrival cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with LUCCA, FIRENZE and TORINO transit cds's. Taxed upon arrival with handstruck '9.' (cents).  An interesting cover, correctly paid with 120 c. for a letter with French mediation up to 7.5 grams. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = 4'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6453 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 1): Quadruple rate Envelope from Genova to Palermo, endorsed "Vapore Cte Baciocchi", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fine adhesive with large even margins, tied by light GENOVA cds. Reverse with "PALERMO ARRIVO" (Feb 5) cds. Some toning and wrinkles as to be expected from a cover of that weight, nevertheless a desirable item showing the correct franking with four times 20 c. postage. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6454 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Dec 6): Double rate Cover from Genova to Nizza, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, very well embossed, tied by GENOVA despatch cds in black, "P.D." and French entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with VENTIMIGLIA transit (Dec 8) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an attractive double rate franking to France. Signed Bolaffi & Colla; cert. Raybaudi (1990) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6455 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 28): Registered Double rate Envelope from Bologna to Baden, Austria, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fine adhesive with close to large margins, tied by octagonal BOLOGNA despatch datestamp, an information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with BADEN arrival (Jan 31) cds. Tear at top of cover, otherwise a desirable item showing the correct franking with 40 c. for the postage to the third Austrian rayon and 40 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6456 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 20): Cover from Messina to Genova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' and 10 c. 'bruno chiaro' as well as 1858/61 1 c. black in a vertical strip of three, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by light MESSINA cds, clear information strike and three-line "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA arrival (May 24) cds. The 93 centesimi rate cannot be explained, nevertheless a very attractive three colour franking, an early usage of the Sardinian adhesives during their first month in Sicily. Cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 5'000 / Zanaria & Serra unlisted.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6457 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 12): Cover from Messina to Patras, Greece, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio'. 40 c. 'rosso carminio' and 20 c. 'azzuro', three fine and adhesives with good to large margins, tied by indistinct MESSINA wreathed cds, fair information strike and framed "P.P." alongside. Reverse with PIRAEUS and ATHENS transit and PATRAS arrival (Feb 5, julian) cds's. Light horizontal file folds well away from the franking, paper hole in cover skillfully repaired, a correctly paid single rate letter, a late usage in the 140 centesimi Sardinian tariff until the Italian - Greek convention became effective on March 2, 1862. Paid until embarkation at Piraeus, charged with '20' lepta in red crayon for the Greek inland part of the journey. Signed. Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'610 / Zanaria & Serra unlisted, € 10'000 for comparable combinations.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6458 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 33 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a combination franking with 10 c. and a strip of three, 10 c. bistre, ten single frankings within Tusany & Sicily as well as seven double or pair frankings, two to Rome with the resulting taxation, one underfranked, 20 c. blue, eight single frankings, two of them to Austria, also one double rate double franking to Mantova, and four singles on registered cover, 40 c. red, four single frankings to France. Seven certificates, many competent signatures.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6459 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 48 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a single local franking, three pairs and a strip of three, 10 c. bistre, 25 single frankings with primarily special Tuscany and Sicily rates but also one in the Rayon limitrophe to Lugano, 20 c. blue, 14 single frankings, one to Venetia, one pair on cover to France, 40 c. red, three single frankings, one on a double rate inland franking, two on covers to France. Many competent signatures, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6460 Italy

    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63 : Selection eleven covers/entires with shade and postmark interest incl. five covers with a combination of Sardinia 5 c. green & 10 c. bistre to pay the 1863 15 c. Italy rate, cover with 5 c. green & 40 c. rose on triple rate inland cover, two items with 20 c. blue and 40 c. rose, one on 1861 triple rate cover and one on single rate registered cover,rnthree inland printed matter items, either with pair 1 c. numeral or single 2 c. numeral. Two certificates.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6461 Italy

    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (April 19): Cover from S. Gemini to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde bronzo' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, two fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by "S. GEMINI" cds in black (Sassone TR = 8 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with "TERNI UMBRIA transit (April 21) and ROMA arrival (April 22) cds's. Taxed with '3' bajocchi upon arrival for the Papal part of the journey, an interesting an appealing cover. Signed G. Bolaffi Zanaria & Serra 0,20 M = € 400 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6462 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Jan 13): Cover from Acquanegra-Canneto to Mantova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde olivastro' and 10 c. 'bruno chiaro' in mixed franking with Italy Tipo Sardegna 1863 (Jan) 15 c. blue, three fine and fresh overlapping adhesives with good to enormous margins incl. parts of neighbouring stamps, tied by perfect "ACQUANEGRA - CANNETO" double-circle datestamp (Sassone BS/MN = 7 punti), "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with CANNETO, PIADENA and BOZZOLO transit as well as MANTOVA arrival (Jan 16) cds's and distribution cachet. File folds well away from the franking, a most interesting and attractive franking of 40 centesimi, overpaying by 5 centesimi the correct rate from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon. In addition a very early usage of the Tipo Sardegna adhesive. Signed Golinelli & Oliva; cert. E. Diena (1990) Zanaria & Serra 0,30 N = € 5'500 + Sassone € 600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6463 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (July 19): Envelope from Isola Dovarese to Munich, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde' and 40 c. 'rosso carmino' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, three fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by "ISOLA-DOVARESE" cds in black (Sassone CR = 9 + 7 punti), information strike and "P.D." handstamp in blue alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit cds and MÜNCHEN arrival datestamp (July 22). A most interesting, appealing and rare 'patriotic' usage to pay the 60 centesimi rate to the German States via Switzerland. Signed A. Diena & Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1990) Zanaria & Serra 0,60 N = € 6'500 + Sassone € 2'100.rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence and an identical franking combination is displayed and discussed in Zanaria & Serra on page 451.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6464 Italy

    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (March 26): Registered Entire letter from Follonica to Livorno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1862 40 c. 'rosso carmino', two fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by FOLONICA cds in black (Sassone GR = 5 punti), framed RACCOMANDATO in black alongside. Reverse with LIVORNO arrival cds of the following day. Two filing folds well away from the franking, an interesting and appealing usage to pay the 45 centesimi rate in the 1863 rate with 15 c. for the postage plus 30 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena Zanaria & Serra 0,45 F1 = € 1'300 / Sassone = € 200.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6465 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 24): December cover from Firenze to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins or perforation, respectively, tied by light FIRENZE cds. Reverse with ROMA arrival cds of the same day. The Italian adhesives paid the postage to the Papal border, the receiver had to pay '6' bajocchi for the rest of the journey. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2022).rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives, in addition a usage abroad.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 40 covers with this combination on p. 402.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6466 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Sept 15): Envelope from Napoli to Civita Vecchia, endorsed "col Vapore Valéry", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro chiaro' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1862 40 c. 'rosso carmino', two fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by "NAPOLOI (PORTO)" despatch cds in black (Sassone 4 punti), information strike and "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Lightest filing folds well away from the franking, an appealing usage to pay the 50 centesimi rate until the Papal border using a French vessel, the addressee was charged for the residual journey. Cert. Sorani (2005) Zanaria & Serra 0,50 U = € 1'600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6467 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Sept 4): Cover from Vescovato to Venezia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro scuro' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 15 c. blue type I, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear MESSINA cds in black, information strike and "P.P." in black alongside. Reverse with COCOGNOLO transit and indistinct VENEZIA arrival cds's as well as distribution handstamp. Correct franking from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon, cert. E. Diena (1981) Zanaria & Serra 0,25 J = € 400.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6468 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 26): December cover from Milano to Codogno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro' in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 5 c. 'grigio verde', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light MILANO cds, distribution handstamp alongside. Reverse with CODOGNO arrival cds of the following day. Cert. E. Diena (1978) Serra & Zanaria 0,15 P = € 7'000.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 72 covers with this combination on p. 402.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6469 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Dec 1): Envelope from Messina to Sète, endorsed "Par direct français", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'indaco violaceo scuro' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. 'indaco con riflessi violacei', fair to large margins and good perforation, respectively, tied by light MWSSINA cds in black, framed "P.D." in black and French "ITALIE 1 DEC. 62 AMB. MARSEILLE" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with CETTE arrival cds of the same day. Filing fold below the Sardinian adhesive without impairing it, a very rare 'gemelli' franking of same colour and face from different issues, correct franking to France, cert. Sorani (1997), Colla (1998) Zanaria & Serra 0,40 E1 = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6470 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Sept 17): Entire letter from from Carrara to Philadelphia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' in mixed franking with marginal Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio', two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins and perforation, respectively, tied by CARRARA cds with "P.D." and French "ITALIE 22 SEPT. 62 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit (Sept 18) cds. Cover with very thin paper, tear on top skillfuly repaired, nevertheless an interesting and attractive franking paying the 120 centesimi rate, on obverse '9' cents handwritten credit from France to the United States with 3 cents inland postage and 6 cents for the journey by an American packet from a British port. Signed Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1997) Zanaria & Serra 1,20 K = € 8'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6471 Italy

    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862/63: Selection eight combination covers / entires with cancellation and shade interest incl. two covers with Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 10 c. bistre paying the 15 c. inland rate, Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 40 c. red-carmine on triple inland rate, Sard. 10 c. bistre & Italy 20 c. blue on cover to Switzerland and four covers to the Papal States with Italy 1863 (Feb / April) Effigie VEII, both types in combination with Sard. 5 c. green (3) or overpaying with 10 c. bistre.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6472 Italy

    1862 (Oct 25): Cover from S. Germano to Napoli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giallastro', a fresh and fine adhesive from position 1 of the sheet showing part marginal selvedge at left and top, tied by "S.GERMANO" despatch cds in black (Sassone CE/FR = 5 punti), reverse with NAPOLI arrival (Oct 26) cds and distribution cachet. Local rate usage within Sicily, signed A. Diena. Sassone = € 1'750 for the adhesive on cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6473 Italy

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    1862 (March 19): Entire letter from Firenze to Arezzo, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro oliva scuro', a fresh and fine right marginal adhesive showing partial 'filetto di riquadratura' on the selvedge, tied by light FIRENZE cds in black, information strike alongside, reverse with AREZZO arrival cds of the following day. Minor cover toning, a very early local rate usage within Tuscany. Signed Emilio Diena; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 5'000 for the shade and Sassone 1/If = € 16'250 for the linea di riquadro.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6474 Italy

    1862 (Sept 28): Cover from Rossignano to Pisa, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro oliva', a fresh and fine adhesive, tied by light ROSSIGNANO cds in black, reverse with LIVORNO transit and PISA arrival (Sept 29) cds's. Local rate usage within Tuscany, signed Sorani with shade indication Sassone = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6475 Italy

    1862 (Sept 19): Entire letter from Prato to San Casciano, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro', a fresh and fine corner marginal adhesive, tied by 'Muto a rombi' obliterator with thimble PRATO despatch cds (Sassone FI = 4 punti) alongside, reverse with FIRENZE transit, ambulant and thimble "BOCCA S. CASCIANO" arrival (Sept 20) cds's. Local rate usage within Tuscany, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6476 Italy

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    1863 (Jan 1): Double rate Cover from Palermo to Cannicatti, bearing 1862 10 c. 'arancio ocra', a fresh and fine top right corner marginal horizontal strip of three showing partial 'filetto di riquadratura' on the right selvedge (multiple separated by scissor cut), tied by PALERMO cds in black, information strike alongside. Horizontal filing fold well away from the franking, an exceptional usage on the first day of the 15 centesimi inland rate, in addition a very rare and sought after multiple with the linea di riquadro at right. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 20'000+ for the strip of three and 1/If = € 16'250 for the linea di riquadro.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6477 Italy

    1863 (Jan 16): Entire letter from Torino to Lyon, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro arancio' in combination with pair 1863 (Jan 1) Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and fair to large margins, respectively, tied by TORINO cds in black, the rightmost stamp by "P.D." in red in addition. French "ITALIE 18 JANV. 63 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with LYON arrival (Jan. 18) cds. Horizontal filing fold well away from the franking, an exceptional combination to pay correctly the 40 centesimi rate to France, an interesting usage in the first month of the Tipo Sardegna definitives. Signed Lamy, A. Diena & E. Diena Zanaria & Serra 0,40 A = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6478 Italy

    1862 (Nov 14): Double rate taxed Cover from Pomponesco to Milano, bearing 1862 20 c. 'indaco', a fresh single adhesive, tied by POMPONESCO cds in black (Sassone CR = 8 punti), another clear information strike in black and a framed "FRANCOBOLLO INSUFICIENTE" in red (unknown in Sassone in this colour) alongside. Reverse with VIADANA and CREMONA transit as well as MILANO arrival (Nov 15) cds's. Taxed upon arrival with handstruck '2' decimi as the double rate item was franked only for the first weight rate. Sassone = € 200 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6479 Italy

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    1862 (July 27): Cover from Caraglio to Torino, bearing 1862 20 c. 'indaco con riflessi violacei', a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by light CARAGLIO cds in black (Sassone CN = 12 punti), another fair information strike in black alongside. Reverse with ambulant and TORINO arrival (July 27) cds's. An appealing cover with this rare datestamp. Cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 200 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6480 Italy

    1862 (Dec 10): Cover from Palermo to Messina, bearing 1862 20 c. indigo, a fresh single adhesive showing variety: imperforated at base, sheet margin with complete 'linea di riquadro' included, tied by PALERMO cds. An appealing cover with this sought after variety. Signed R. Mondolfo Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6481 Italy

    1862 (Oct 8): Triple rate Cover from Livorno to Torino, bearing 1862 20 c. 'indaco scuro' and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', two fresh and fine adhesives, tied by light LIVORNO cds in black, another information strike and PD in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival (Oct 9) cds and distribution cachet. An appealing cover with the franking paying correctly three times the 20 c. inland rate. Signed A. & E. Diena Zanaria & Serra 0,60 Z = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6482 Italy

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    1862 (Dec): Entire letter from Genova to Marseille, bearing 1862 40 c. 'rosso carminio vivo', a fresh single adhesive in a deep shade from position 1 of the printing sheet showing printing variety: smear on the upper selvedge and in the lower part of the design, tied by part Gros Chiffres '2240' of Marseilles in black. French "ITALIE 26 DEC. 62 MARSEILLE" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (Dec 26) cds. Few blunted perfs, two filing folds well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing item, despatched directly at a commercial vessel in direction to Marseille. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 800+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6483 Italy

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    1862 (Oct 25): Entire letter from Diano Marina to Aix, bearing 1862 40 c. 'rosso carminio', a fresh single adhesive showing variety: imperforated at base, sheet margin with complete 'linea di riquadro' included, tied by light "DIANO MARINA" cds in black. "P.D." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 26 OCT 62 MENTON" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with VENTIMIGLIA and MARSEILLE transit as well as "AIX-EN-PROVENCE" arrival (Oct 28) cds's. Horizontal file fold just mentined for accuracy but a very rare & sought after variety on cover. Signed A. Diena; cert. Sorani (2008) Sassone = € 45'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6484 Italy

    1862 (Nov 11): Double rate Cover from Torino to Lyon, bearing 1862 40 c. red-carmine, two fresh and fine single adhesives, the upper stamp from pos. 12 showing the variety 'filetto d'inquadatura esterno sui quattro lati', both examples tied by TORINO cds. Information strike, "P.D." handstamp and crisp French "ITALIE 13 NOV 62 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival (Nov 13) cds. A ballpoint note on front, light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a desirable franking to pay correctly the double rate to France. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6485 Italy

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    1863 (May 9): Double rate entire letter from Livorno to Civitavecchia, endorsed "per Vapore Postale Francese", bearing 1862 80 c. yellow-orange, a fresh and fine example, tied by LIVORNO cds, fair "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" handstamp alongside, reverse with CIVITAVECCHIO arrival cds of the following day. A fine and interesting cover with this sought after adhesive, sent with French vessel, the receiver had to pay '14' bajocchi, signed A. Diena & Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1985), Bottacchi (2002) Sassone = € 16'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6486 Italy

    1862/63: Selection 18 covers / entires with frankings of 1862 Vittorio Emanuele II showing cancellation and shade interest incl. five 10 c. bistre - brown single frankings paying the regional rates in Tuscany and the Napoletan provinces, 20 c. indigo single frankings, four to pay the inland rate, also one to Rome, one to Mantova and one with Shipmail Cagliari to Genova, two covers with two 20 c. indigo, one to Venetia, one to Switzerland, two covers with 40 c. red to France. Also 1862 2 c. numeral, two printed matter entires. Four certificates.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6487 Italy

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    1863 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Città Ducale to Sulmona, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by light "CITTA DUCALE" cds in black, information strike alongside, reverse with SULMONA arrival cds of the next day. A fine usage on the day of issue and the first day of the 15 centesimi rate, which unified the rates throughout Italy. Cert. E. Diena (1995), Colla (1995) Sassone = € 5'000 for the first day usage.rnProvenance: Collection Giaquili-Ferrini.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6488 Italy

    Period of invalidity 1863 (March 3): Entire letter from Palena to Cardinale, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. 'azzuro scuro' (some rubbing on front), tied by clear PALENA cds (Sassone CH = 7 punti), a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI transit and CARDINALE cds of the next day. An appealing item full of postal history, in this case the cover was no more taxed. Signed E. Diena.rnNote: This issue was first valid only for two months until the end of February, but at the beginning of March it was decided to prolong its period of use until end of 1863. One can find letters despatched on March 2/3, 1863 which had been first taxed with double the deficieny, then detaxed. After March 3, the stamp could be used without problem.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6489 Italy

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    1863 (Feb 14): Entire letter from Alessandria to Asti, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. in the rare shade 'celeste latteo', a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by light ALESSANDRIA cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with ASTI arrival cds of the same day. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 4'250 for the rare shade.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6490 Italy

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    1863 (Jan 12): Cover from Riposto to Palermo, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. in the rare shade 'azzuro grigio', showing variety 'grande incrinature' in the embossing, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by clear RIPOSTO cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (Jan 14) cds. Cert. Bottacchi (2006) Sassone = € 3'000 for the rare shade.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6491 Italy

    1863 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Ceriale to Genova, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II, tied by light CERIALE cds in blue (Sassone SV/GE = 13 Punti), a fair information strike alongside. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds of the same day. A late and attractive usage of this adhesive in its last month. Sassone = € 9'000rnNote: Still valid, this issue was no more sold at the post offices after issuing the London De La Rue definitives on December 1st, 1863. Isolated examples which had been in the possession of the public are found to be used until the beginning of 1864.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6492 Italy

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    Falsi dell'epoca 1863 (Apr) 15 c. 'grigio ardesia', imitazione in calcografia to defraud the postal administration, produced in L'Aquila in November 1863, position 6 from the sheet of 14, a fresh example with good to large margins all round, not cancelled on cover from Aquila to Napoli with AQUILA despatch cds (Dec 26 63 9M) in black on the left of the falso. Signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. Colla (1995) Sassone = € 18'500.rnNote: Covers with this falso were conficated with the adhesive left uncancelled. These covers were used in the trial against the counterfeiters.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6493 Italy

    1863: Selection 34 covers / entires, some with shade & cancellation interest incl. 1863 (Jan) Tipo Sardegna 15 c., 13 single frankings and a pair; 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, eight single frankings, a pair and a registered triple franking; also 1863 (Apr) 15. blue type II eight single frankings, a pair and a triple franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6494 Italy

    1863 (Dec 17): Triple rate Cover from Porto Maggiore to Ravenna, bearing 1863 DLR printing 5 c. 'grigio verde' and 10 c. 'ocra arancio', both in fine and fresh horizontal strips of three, tied by "PORTO MAGGIORE / FERRARA" despatch cds, clear information strike alongside. Reverse with FERRARA and BOLOGNA transit as well as RAVENNA arrival (Dec 18) cds's. Cover refolded covering parts of the address, nevertheless an appealing cover from the first month of the De La Rue definitives, signed Mondolfo & Raybaudi Sassone = € 550.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6495 Italy

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    1864 (Feb 25): Double rate registered Envelope from Argevia to Roma, bearing 1863 DLR printing 5 c. 'grigio verde', 10 c. 'ocra arancio', 15 c. 'celeste chiaro' and 40 c. 'rosa carminio', four fine and fresh examples, tied by "ARGEVIA MARCHE" despatch cds, clear information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with ambulant, FANO, SENIGALLIA and NARNI transit as well as "DIREZIONE DI ROMA" arrival (Feb 29) cds's. Correct franking with twice 15 c. postage plus 40 c. registration surtaxe, the receiver had to pay '8' bajocchi for the part of the journey beyond the Papal border. Horizontal file fold well away from the splendid and very rare four-colour franking, nevertheless an appealing cover. Signed Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1988) Zanaria & Coworkers (1985) 0,70 = € 2'600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6496 Italy

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    1868 (Feb 20): Triple rate Entire letter from Palermo to Napoli, bearing 1863 DLR printing 5 c. 'grigio verde scuro', 10 c. 'ocra arancio' and pair 30 c. 'bruno',  in fine and fresh condition, tied by '21' numeral obliterator, matching PALERMO despatch cds alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the following day and distribution cachets. Franking pays the triple 20 c. rate plus 15 c. for the 'diritto del capitano'. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an interesting Shipmail cover, cert. E. Diena Zanaria & Coworkers (1985) 0,75 A = Lire 800'000.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6497 Italy

    1865 (Aug 23): Double rate Cover from Napoli to Lyon, endorsed "Via Genova", bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. 'ocra arancio', 30 c. 'bruno' and 40 c. 'rosa carminio', three fine and fresh examples, tied by "NAPOLI (PORTO)" despatch cds, clear information strike, framed "P.D." and French "ITALIE 27 AOUT 65 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with Torino - Susa ambulant and LYON arrival (Aug 27) cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing cover with an exceptional combination of adhesives to pay correctly the double rate to France. Signed Bolaffi & E. Diena Zanaria & Coworkers (1985) 0,80 unlisted.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6498 Italy

    1865 (Aug 2): Entire Shipmail letter from Arona at the Lago Maggiore to Luzern, Switzerland, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. 'ocra arancio' in combination with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, two fine and fresh examples, tied by light "VERBANO (N. 2)" ship's datestamp,"P.D." handstamp and information strike alongside. Reverse with another VERBANO strike and LUZERN arrival (Aug 4) cds. A rare franking to pay the 30 c. rate to Switzerland, the attractive cover despatched directly on the vessel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6499 Italy

    1864 (Nov): Cover fromApiro to Jesi, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a fresh and fine single example, tied by "double-framed APIRO handstamp (Sassone MC = 10 punti), reverse with CINGOLI (Nov 8) transit and "JESI MARCHE" arrival (Nov 9) cds's.rnNote: Despatched at the small post agency of Apiro which belonged to Cingoli, the adhesive struck with a rare Bourbon-style handstamp.rnReference: Displayed in Gaggero & Mondolfo - Le collettorie postali del Regno d'Italia on page 140.rnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6500 Italy

    1864 (Feb 1): Cover from Livorno to Torino, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'azzuro celeste', a fresh and fine single example, tied by "LIVORNO / VIA DI MARE / C" handstamp (Sassone = 6 punti), "LIVORNO 1 FEB. 64 / UFF. DEL PORTO" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival cds of the following day. Signed G. Bolaffi & Colla.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6501 Italy

    1864 (Nov 9): Quadruple rate cover from Favara to Palermo, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro', a horizontal strip of four, a fresh and fine multiple, tied by light FAVARA cds (Sassone AG = 4 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with AGRIGENTI transit and PALERMO arrival (Nov 11) cds's as well as distribution cachet. Sassone = € 3'350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6502 Italy

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    1864 (Dec 7): Entire letter from Milano to Ponte di Piave, bearing 1863 DLR printing 15 c. 'celeste chiaro' with variety: horizontal perforation shifted strongly downwards and 40 c. 'rosa carminio', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light MILANO despatch cds, the left adhesive in addition lightly by "P.D." handstamp in black. Reverse with indistinct Austrian-style TREVISO transit cds in black. An attractive cover showing the tall and the short version of a DLR adhesive side by side, the 55 c. franking paying correctly the rate from the second Italian to the second Austrian rayon. Cert. E. Diena (1986), Colla (1995) Sassone = € 4'000+. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6503 Italy

    1865 (June 28): Envelope from Arborio to Magliaso, Ticino, bearing 1863 DLR printing 30 c. brown', a fine example tied by light ARBORIO cds, crisp information strikeand "P.D." alongside. Reverse with VERCELLI and NOVARA transit cds's and VERBANO ship's  datestamp (June 30). An appeling cover to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6504 Italy

    1865 (Oct 10): Triple rate Entire letter from Milano to Napoli, bearing 1863 DLR printing 40 c. 'rosa carminio' in combination with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, two fine and fresh examples, tied by light MILANO despatch cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Fine cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6505 Italy

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    1866 (June 23): Triple rate entire letter from Palermo to New York, bearing 1863 DLR printing 60 c. 'lilla chiaro', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of five and a single example, tied by numeral '21' grill obliterator, the rightmost stamp in addition by '9.' (cents American due handstamp). Matching PALERMO despatch cds, framed "P.D." handstamp, French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 28 JUIN 66" entry cds in red and "N. YORK BR. PKT PAID JUL 12" arrival cds in red alongside. An exceptional franking to pay three times the 120 centesimi rate to the United States, a gorgeous multiple, signed E. Diena; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 20'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6506 Italy

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    1867 (Nov 16): Quadruple rate envelope from Firenze to Philadelphia, USA, bearing 1863 DLR 60 c. 'lilla chiaro', a single example, two pairs and a strip of three, fresh and with overall fine perforation, tied by light '174' numeral obliterator with matching "FIRENZE / SUCCUR. N. 1" despatch cds, "P.D." in black and French  "ITALIE 13 NOV 67 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds in red alongside. An exceptional cover bearing one of the highest frankings with the 60 centesimi adhesive, correctly paying four times the 120 c. rate via France and with closed American packet to its destination, valid between 1863 and 1868. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 3'140.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6507 Italy

    1864 (Sept 1): Cover from Perosa to Amsterdam, bearing 1863 DLR printing 60 c. 'lilla chiaro' and 10 c. 'ocra arancio', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by PEROSA despatch cds without year, "P.D." handstamp and French "ITALIE 4 SEPT 64 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO transit cds in black and AMSTERDAM arrival (Sept 5) cds in red. An appealing cover to the Netherlands, the franking paying correctly the 70 c. rate via France between 1861 and 1868. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6508 Italy

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    1865 (Oct 28): Cover from Genova to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, bearing 1863 DLR printing 60 c. lilac (2) and 30 c. brown, tied by fair GENOVA despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp as well as "LONDON PAID 30 OC 65" transit cds, both in red alongside. 120 centesimi credited to the United Kingdom are noted at top left. Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the stamps, some water stain, nevertheless an attractive cover paying the 150 centesimi rate until disembarkation in Jacmel, an elusive destination from Italy, cert. E. Diena (1989).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6509 Italy

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    1868 (June 15): Quadruple rate Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, bearing 1863 DLR printing 2 l. scarlet, two fine and fresh adhesives in a vibrant shade, tied by '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds and "P.P." handstamp in black, as well as French "ITALIE 18 JUIN 68 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds in blue alongside. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy. Minor toning just mentioned for accuracy, a splendid piece of postal history, the two lire definitives paying four times the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port). Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 40'000 / Zanaria & Serra (1985) = Lire 4'000'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6510 Italy

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    1866 (Oct 19): Double rate Insured Envelope from Bologna to Livorno, endorsed "Valore Lire 2'030", bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. 'scarlatto' in combination with 40 c. 'carminio' (2), three fresh and fine examples in intense shades, tied by clear numeral '5' grill obliterator with matching octagonal BOLOGNA despatch datestamp and ASSICURATO handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA SUCCURSALE" transit and LIVORNO arrival (Oct 20) cds's. An interesting and correct franking with this sought after adhesive. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 20'000+ / Zanaria & Serra (1985) 2,80 C = Lire 1'800'000.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with twice 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 210 centesimi which make in total 280 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6511 Italy

    1863/72c: Selection 71 covers/entires with De La Rue frankings showing postmark and shade interest, rarely seen destinations incl. single and multiple frankings with 1  c. green (1), 2 c. brown (3), 5 c. grey-green (4). 10 c. ochre (12), 15 c. celeste (21), 30 c. brown (3), 40 c. carmine (8) & 60 c. lilac (3). Also frankings with different face values (16). An interesting lot, five certificates.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6512 Italy

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    1891 (Dec 10): Local envelope within Rome, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 c. 'rosso mattone' in an imperforated left marginal pair, 1 c. 'verde oliva' and 1889 Stemma 5 c. 'verde scuro' tied by light "ROMA CENTRO" datestamp. Cover with some toning on reverse, signed Emilio Diena, Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6513 Italy

    1874 (April 8): Envelope from Roma to New Brunswick in the state of New Jersey, USA, bearing 1866 Torino printing 5 c. 'verde grigio scuro', 10 c. 'giallo ocra' and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', three fine examples, few nibbed perfs, tied by light '207' numeral obliterator. Matching "ROMA SUCURSALE" despatch cds in black alongside, reverse with VERONA transit cds in black and "NEW YORK PAID ALL" transit (April 27) cds in red. A fresh cover showing no French or British transit datestamps as the closed packet to the States was already compiled in Italy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6514 Italy

    1868c (June 1): Quadruple rate registered Envelope from Bovolone to Verona, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. 'ocra' and 40 c. 'rosa carminio' in combination with 1867 (April) Effigie London DLR printing 20 c. 'celeste chairo', a single example and a pair, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear '2586' numeral obliterator, light BOVOLONE despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATA alongside. Reverse with VERONA arrival cds from the same day. Appealing cover, the three-colour franking pays four times 20 c. postage plus 30 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6515 Italy

    1875 (July 1): Double rate registered Cover from Ventimiglia to Paris, bearing 1866 Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano chiaro' (3) and 40 c. 'rosa carimio', four fine and fresh examples, tied by '197' numeral obliterator, the two leftmost adhesives in addition by perfect French "ITALIE 1 JUIL. 75 AMB. LYON MARS. F" entry cds in black. "VENTIMIGLIA (STAZIONE)" despatch cds, "P.D." and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamps in black alongside. Reverse with Marseille - Paris ambulant and PARIS arrival (July 2) cds. Few pinholes at left of cover well away from the franking, nevertheless a most interesting and rare usage sent registered abroad with twice 40 c. for the postage and additional 50 c. registration fee. rnNote: Despatched on the first day the new GPU / UPU rates came into force which had however no effect on the postage which had to be paid for this cover, as France did not join the Union prior to January 1st, 1876. Thus, the bilateral agreements of 1861 between Italy and France were still applied.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6516 Italy

    1866 (July 30): Quadruple rate Cover from Como to Mendrisio, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. 'rosa carminio', a fine and fresh example, tied by '9' numeral obliterator, matching COMO despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with crisp MENDRISIO arrival cds of the following day. An exceptional quadruple weight cover in the rayon limitrophe between Italy and Switzerland. Signed Bottacchi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6517 Italy

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    1875 (Feb 5): Registered Envelope of the fifth weight rate from Napoli to Bradford, Yorkshire, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. 'lilla', six fine and fresh examples, tied by indistinct '19' numeral obliterator. Matching NAPOLI despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp, both in black as well as oval "REGISTERED LONDON 8 FE 75" transit datestamp in red alongside, reverse with Torino - Modane ambulant and BRADFORD arrival (Feb 9) cds in black. Correct franking with five times 60 c. for the postage plus 60 c. registration fee, an astonishing usage. Cert. Bottacchi (2001).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6518 Italy

    1874 (April 5): Double rate registered Cover from Milano to Marseille, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. 'lilla' (2) and 10 c. 'giallo ocra', three fine examples, few nibbed perfs, tied by '17' numeral obliterator. Matching MILANO despatch cds, "P.D." and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamps in black as well as French "ITALIE 7 AVRIL 74 MARSEILLE" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (April 7) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, part of backflap missing, nevertheless a most interesting and rare usage sent registered abroad with twice 40 c. for the postage and additional 50 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6519 Italy

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    1870 (Jan 2): Double rate Value envelope with an insured value of 1'875 lire, sent from Imola to Ferrara, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto' and 60 c. 'lilla scuro', tied by clear '90' numeral obliterator, matching perfect IMOLA despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with FERRARA arrival cds of the following day. An interesting and most attractive double rate value cover, a beauty. Cert. Raybaudi (1987) Sassone = € 5'000+.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with 40 c. for the double postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 190 centesimi which make in total 260 centesimi. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6520 Italy

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    1871 (May 12): Cover from Genova to Lima, endorsed "Via Panama", bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto' in a deep vibrant shade in combination franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, two fine and fresh examples, the 20 c. value with nibbed perfs at right, tied by clear '13' numeral obliterator. Matching GENOVA despatch cds and "P.P." handstamp, both in black as well as "LONDON PAID 15 MY 71" transit cds in red alongside, reverse with LIMA arrival (June 17) cds in black. An astonishing and most attractive cover to an elusive destination, the sought after franking paying correctly the rate for a single rate item in closed packet via France and British mediation to the port of Callao, no postage due was charged on letters handled by the British post office for the Peruvian part of the journey. Cert. Colla (1992) Sassone = € 5'000+
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6521 Italy

    1879 (Oct 16): Registered Envelope of the ninth weight rate from Milano to Modena, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto' in a rare combination franking with 1877 Changed Colours 10 c. 'azzuro', two fine and fresh examples, tied by barred '2825' numeral obliterator, the left stamp in addition by "MILANO SUCC. N. 3" despatch cds, framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside, reverse with MODENA arrival cds of the next day. Wax seals on reverse detached, a correct franking with nine times 20 c. for the postage plus 30 c. registration fee, an astonishing usage. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6522 Italy

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    1885 (June 10): Double rate Value envelope with an insured value of 4'000 lire, sent from Catanzaro to Roma, bearing 1866 Torino printing 2 l. 'scarlatto', two single examples and a horizontal pair in a 'Two Kings' mixed franking with 1879 Umberto 20 c. 'arancio' and 50 c. 'violetto, tied by clear barred '57' numeral obliterator, matching "CATANZARO RACCOM." despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with "ROMA (RACCOM)" arrival (June 12) cds. An interesting and most attractive value cover with this spectacular franking, a late usage of the VEII adhesives, a beauty. Signed Raybaudi & Colla; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 21'250+.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6523 Italy

    1868/80c: Selection 65 covers/documents with Torino printings, a large variety of usages primarily of the lower values up to 20 centesimi, also combinations with other Torino values, incl. 5 covers with 1 c. green-olive with single and double frankings on complete printed matter entires, 14 covers with 2 c. 'rosso mattone', nine single frankings, also three mass frankings and mixed franking with higher values on registered printed matter and 20 c. franking. 5 c. green-grey 14 covers with eight single frankings, three pairs, two strips of four and one block of four, 10 c. yellow-ochre, 16 covers with single or multiple usages, five 30 c. brown single frankings abroad, 40 c. red-carmine four covers, 60 c. lilac two double frankings, and five additional mixed frankings. Two certificates.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6524 Italy

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    Third War of Independence 1866 (Aug 19): Fieldpost envelope with full content, despatched at the Fieldpost office of the 11th division located in Caltana nearby Venezia and directed to an officer at the First Army Corps, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' Type I, a fine and fresh example, tied by indistinct 'XI' numeral obliterator, "POSTA MILe ITALna / 11a  DIVISIONE" despatch cds alongside, both in the very rare blue colour. A most interesting Fieldpost item, written during the slow march of occupation of the Veneto, cert. E. Diena (1993).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6525 Italy

    1865 (March 26): Cover from Corsico to Genova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di Cavallo' 20 c. on 15 c. 'azzuro' Type II, a fine and fresh example, tied by rare CORSICO despatch cds (Sassone MI = 8 punti) in black, a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with GENOVA arrival (March 29) arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6526 Italy

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    First day usage 1865 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Lugo to Torino, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'celeste' in Type III, a fresh adhesive with some perforation irregularities, tied by clear LUGO RAVENNA 1 GEN. 65" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA 2 GEN 63" transit and indistinct "TORINO 3 GEN 65" arrival cds's. An extremely rare usage from the day of issuance and the first day of the new 20 centesimi inland rate, the datestamp of exceptional good quality, for sure one of the most attractive First Day Usages of the few known. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 40'000 / Zanaria & Serra (1985) = Lire 8'000'000.rnProvenance: Collection De La Rue.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6527 Italy

    1865/70c: Selection 57 covers/entires with rate and cancellation interest incl. 15 covers with 1865 type I, four covers with 1865 type II, nine covers with 1865 type III, and 21 covers with 1867 Effigie 20 c. blue. Also eight covers with mixed frankings of these issues with 1863/66 DLR & Torino printings. A diverse lot.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6528 Italy

    1877/80c: Selection 19 covers / documents with frankings of the 1877/79 Vittorio Emanuele II definitive issue with changed colours, a group with postmark and franking interest incl. 10 c. blue, seven single frankings frankings, 20 c. ochre-orange eight single frankings and a pair, also three combination frankings with each other or 20c. with pair Torino 5 c. on two covers to Switzerland and Tunesia.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6529 Italy

    1878, Regno di Re Umberto I, overprinted Official Stamps; 1880 (June 14): Printed matter cover from Saluzzo to Sutera, bearing 2 c. on 20 c. lake showing variety: "Inverted Overprint' / 'Soprastampa Capovolta', tied by indistinct barred numeral obliterator with  SALUZZO despatch cds in black alongside, SUTERA arrival (June 19) cds on reverse. A very rare stamp on cover, signed A. & E. Diena Sassone = € 14'000.rnProvenance: Collection Seregni.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6530 Italy

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    1879 Umberto I definitives, 1888 (Nov 4): Double rate Registered Envelope from Modena to Nizza, bearing the extremely rare 30 c. brown in combination with 25 c. blue and 20 c. orange, tied by light '18' barred obliterator with matching "MODENA (RACOMM)" despatch cds and registration label alongside. Reverse with Firenze - Torino ambulant and NICE arrival (Nov 5) cds's. File folds well away from the franking, wax seals cut out from the reverse and cover opened on two sides, nevertheless a usage of utmost rarity, correctly franked with twice 25 c. for the postage plus 25 c. registration fee. Signed Emilio & Alberto Diena; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 31'500+.rnNote: An extremely rare usage of the Umberto 30 c. definitive, which was sold to the public only for a short time in few larger offices such as Firenze, Genova, Livorno, Milano, Napoli, Padova, Palermo, Roma and Torino. This cover, however, was despatched nine years later in Modena by the famous philatelist and dealer Emilio Diena and directed to his elder brother Carlo Diena. Carlo was born in Modena in 1850, ten years before his more famous brother, and his activity in the philatelic trade was focussed outside the national borders of Italy. Based on the available information, it is possible to imagine that around 1891 he may have finally left Modena to Nice after the death of his father and the closure of the family banking business. As little biographical information exist about Carlo Diena, his death is reported as having occurred in 1892 in Montecarlo. However, correspondence addressed to him a decade later speaks against this assumption.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6531 Italy

    1879 Umberto I definitives, 'Two King' frankings 1879/95c: Selection 24 covers / part covers / entires with combination usages of the first 1879 Umberto and Vittorio Emanuele II definitives, with rate and cancellation interest, incl. registered items, also printed matter, primarily Italian inland mail, but also mail abroad to Austria, France, and Brasil. Four certificates.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6532 Italy

    1889/1900c: Selection 65 covers / stationeries with usages of the first 1889 Umberto definitives, 1890 ovpt. parcel stamps,  1890 ovpt. definitives, 1891/96 later Umberto definitives, and 1896/97 Stemma di Savoia issue, with rate and cancellation interest, incl. combination frankings with the earlier 1879 issues, bi- or tricoloured usages, mass frankings, special usages such as express and registration, also of printed matter, stationery with additional definitives, 1889 1 l. brown & yellow as single registered usage to Cairo, double usage on registered item to France, and triple usage on value inland letter. A lot to be studied, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6533 Italy

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    Falso dell'epoca, called of Livorno & Verona 1923 (Aug 25): Envelope from Livorno to Roma, bearing a forgery to defraud the Postal system of 1923 50 c. violett perf. 11½, tied by superb "LIVORNO FERROVIA" machine cancellation datestamp, reverse with machine "ROMA / ARR. E DISTRIBUZIONE" advertisement datestamp (Aug 28). A fine and fresh usage, running undetected through the postal system. Cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6534 Italy

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    1925 (July 20): Large-sized Value Envelope of the 19. weight rate with an insured value of 9'000 lire from Venezia to Badia Polesine, bearing 1910 (Nov) 10 l. olive & rose, three single examples in combination with 1923/27 50/40 c. brown, 1923 2 l. grey-green & orange in a strip of three and a single example, and 1924/25 10/15 c. grey, tied by "VENEZIA FERROVIA (RACCOMANDATE)" cds with registration label alongside, reverse with ROVIGO transit and "BADIA POLESINE / ROVIGO arrival cds of the next day. Cover folded in the middle in order to reduce its sheer size, not affecting the franking at all, a most desirable cover with this rare adhesive, underpaying the postage of 11,40 l., plus the registration fee of 60 c. and 27,20 lire for the insurance, in total 39,20 lire by 60 centesimi. Cert. Caffaz (1987) Sassone = € 7'900.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6535 Italy

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    1926 (April 9): Registered Envelope of the 18. weight rate from Lucca to Viareggio, bearing 1910 (Nov) 10 l. olive & rose and 1926 25 c. green and green-olive, tied by "LUCCA ACCETTAZIONE" cds with registration label alongside. Cover refolded to reduce its size, a most desirable cover with this franking, paying correctly the postage of 900 c., plus the registration fee of 125 c., in total 10,25 lire. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6536 Italy

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    1927 (Jan 26): Triple rate Value Envelope with an insured value of 7'000 lire from Genova to a spa house in Zuoz, Engadin, Switzerland, bearing 1910 (Nov) 10 l. olive & rose, three single examples in combination with a single example of 1926 2,50 l. green & orange and two examples of 75 c. carmine & rose, tied by indistinct "GENOVA RACCOMANDATE" cds with matching registration label alongside, reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA" transit and Milano - Chiasso ambulant as well as "ZUOZ (GRAUBÜNDEN)" arrival (Jan 28) cds. Cover with all wax seals intact, an impressive and most desirable cover with this franking, lightly overpaying the triple rate postage of 375 c., plus the registration fee of 125 c. and 28,75 lire for the insurance, in total 33,75 lire with the franking summing up to 34 lire. Cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF
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