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  • Lot# : 2381 Parma

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    Usage of Sardinian stamps during the provisional government 1859 (Aug 22): 20 c. blue, good to large margins and fresh colour, tied by fair "BORGO S. DONNINO 22 AGO. 1859" double-circle datestamp to piece. Cert. A. Diena Sassone = € 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2382 Parma

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    Adhesives of Sardinia used in the former Ducato di Parma, 1859 (Aug 24): Entire letter from Parma to Soresina, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. dark blue, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to mostly huge margins all round, cancelled by light PARMA cds, reverse with arrival cds (Aug 26). An extremely rare usage of a Sardinian adhesive in August 1859 during the first period of the provisional government of the former Ducato di Parma. An entire full of postal history interest ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 30'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2383 Papal state

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    1814 (April 29): Entire letter from Bologna to Aquila / Napoli struck by the rare framed "Armata Napoletana" handstamp without number, written by a serviceman in the Army of Murat, but taxed upon arrival. An exceptionally rare handstamp, ex Provera.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2384 Papal state

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    1864: ½ baj. 'violetto grigiastro', a fresh and fine horizontal strip of four from the top left sheet corner, the leftmost stamp with 8 filetti, the three other stamp with 7 filetti, tied by three strikes of circular TOSCANELLA handstamp, an information strike alongside, on entire letter to Viterbo, despatched on February 10, 1862. This letter had already made the same journey on February 7, franked with a 2 baj. 'bianco verdastro' which is now hidden below the multiple and from Viterbo back on February 8 with  the same franking (Sassone 3Aa) on the inner side of the letter. An exceptional franking and a great piece of postal history, sent three times between two neighbouring postal districts, Civitavecchia & Viterbo. Ex Provera, signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 6'000 for the multiple + € 7'250 for the otti filetti.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,150 CHF

    Lot# : 2385 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'giallo chiaro', the lower right half of a diagonnally bisected adhesive with fair to good margins, tied by grill obliterator to reverse of double rate cover within Camerino, sent Nov 27, 1858. Correctly franked with twice 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, a rare franking ex Provera. Signed G. Bolaffi & R. Diena; cert. E. Diena (2003) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2386 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. yellow, the lower left half of a superb diagonally bisected adhesive with all four possible frame lines complete, tied by light grill obliterator to reverse of 1860 cover from Camerino, indistinct despatch cds (April 21) on obverse. Part of address cut out and cover backed, nevertheless an elusive usage with the yellow shade. Ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 50'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2387 Papal state

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    Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 4 baj. 'bruno grigio chiaro', the upper left quarter of a quadrisected adhesive, tied by COPPARO straight line handstamp with "FERRARA 6 MAR 58" arrival cds on reverse. A very rare and attractive item, the franking paying correctly the 1 bajocco rate within the same postal district, ex collection Provera, signed Raffaele Diena & Grioni; cert. Enzo Diena (2003) Sassone = € 50'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2388 Papal state

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    Centesimi 1867 (Sept): 80 c. 'rosa lillaceo', a fresh adhesive with good colour, six complete frame lines, tied by grill obliterator and "ROMA 12 NOV. 68" despatch cds to envelope from Rome to Firenze, ASSICURATA handstamp alongside. Reverse with NARNI - FIRENZE ambulant and indistinct arrival (Nov 13) cds's. An attractive registered double rate usage to Italy. Signed Miro; cert. Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 7.000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2389 Papal state

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    Centesimi 1868 (March): 80 c. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a block of four, 'carta lucida', printed in sheets of 64 adhesives with gutters, a fresh and fine multiple, imperf. at right along the gutter, unused with full unmounted og. Cert. Avanzo (2022) Sassone = € 40'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2390 Papal state

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    1810/60: Selection twelve prephilatelic entire letters / covers incl. Regno d'Italia 1810 framed OSIMO to Foligno, 1817 framed PETRICOLO to Loreto, 1825 framed PERGOLA with adjacent administrative cachet to Cagli, 1827 straight-line VITERBO, 1830 CADAROLA to Roma, 1839 PALESTRINA ASSICURATA, 1845 oval "DIREZIONE DI LORETO", 1849 ACQUAPENDENTE ASSICURATA, 1849 circular BOLOGNA datestamp, REPUBBLICA ROMANA with 1849 ORVIETO, 1851 ASSICURATA CORNETO, and 1860 (Sept) postage free entire from the occupation of Umbria, sent from Terni. Ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2391 Papal state

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    1852: Collection of the first issue mounted as a group on an album page there are two 50 BAJ. stamps, one of the first issue signed A. Diena the other the issue 'print on oxidised plate' with circular date stamp, this stamp with certificate Albert Diena (1974); there is one 1 Scudo stamp in excellent condition with certificate Zanini (1959). Also included two covers, of which one with 4 BAJ + pair 8 BAJ. to Chambery (France). Sassone circa. € 20'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2392 Papal state

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    1852/67: Selection 52 entire letters / covers with a large diversity of frankings of the first Papal issue incl. pair ½ baj. on two local covers from Civitavecchia and Velletri, 1 baj. eight single frankings, one with 'otto filetti' and a pair, all tied by straight line or grill obliterators, 2 baj. nine single frankings and two pairs, one with spazio tipografico, one corner marginal, 3 baj. five single frankings with shade interest, one pair with 'inchiostro oleoso', 4 baj. five single frankings, 5 baj. six single frankings, one sent in the first week of this issue on part paid cover to Lyon, 6 baj. three single frankings, 8 baj. single franking to Treviso, and five two-colour frankings to pay the 5, 9, 12 & 20 baj. rates for example to Mantova and France, also Falso dell'epoca 5 baj. black on rose (Sassone F3) on cover to Pisa. Lot includes also two 1867/68 covers with single adhesives of the 1867 Centesimi issue 20 c. 'rosso bruno' paying the Italy rate to Genova and Modena. A group full of postal history content with shade and cancellation interest in an overall appealing quality ex collection Provera, seven certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 2393 Papal state

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    1852/68: Explanatory collection including letters, pieces, used and unused stamps, a bit mixed condition, high catalogue value.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2394 Romagna

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    1859 (Oct. 22): Unpaid cover from Faenza to Castel Bolognese, taxed on obverse with '1' bajocchi, bearing on reverse as due 1859 (Sept) ½ baj. 'giallo paglia', a superb vertical pair with good colour and large even margins all round, sheet margin at base, tied by grill obliterator. A fair "FAENZA 22 OTT 59" despatch cds was struck on obverse. One sideflap missing, nevertheless a most interesting item showing the usage of the Romagna adhesives as due, ex Provera, signed G. Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2395 Romagna

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    First day usage 1859 (Sept): 1 baj. brown grey, a fresh and fine adhesive with good colour and large even margins all round, tied by grill obliterator to underpaid cover directed to Piacenza. A clear "BOLOGNA 1 SET 59" despatch cds was struck alongside on the day of issuance of this iconic issue. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. As the cover was underpaid by four bajocchi, it was taxed with '35' (centesimi) due upon arrival. Some aging present, nevertheless an important cover for an advanced collection, ex collection Provera, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 140'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2396 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. yellow-orange, a fine horizontal pair with fresh colour and large even margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to entire letter directed to Reggio di Modena. "FORLI 26 GEN. 60" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive cover in the office to office rate of 20 centesimi, ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 5'000.rnNote: On November 1st, 1859, the Lira Italiana was introduced in the Romagna as new currency with one old bajocco being equal to five new centesimi. For a rate of 20 centesimi between two offices the sender had therefore to pay 4 bajocchi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2397 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, Francobolli frazionati 1852 (Jan): 3 baj. 'bruno', the left third of a trisected adhesive, tied by grill obliterator to reverse of cover from Bologna to Anzola, dated July 21, 1859 in the period of the Governo Provvisorio. Correctly franked with 1 baj. for a letter within the same postal district, a rare and fine usage ex collection Provera. Signed Alberto Diena, cert. E. Diena (1980) Sassone = € 7.000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2398 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1858: 4 baj. light yellow, the lower right half of a diagonally bisected example, fine and fresh, tied by mute grill obliterator to reverse of double rate entire letter directed to Porretta, "BOLOGNA 19 LUG. 59" despatch cds on obverse. Unfolded for presentation purposes, an attractive item showing the 2 baj. rate for a double rate cover within the same district. Ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 13'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2399 Sardinia

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    1851 (Jan): 20 c. blue, first report, a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, just shaved at upper left, cancelled by 'Nodo di Savoia' mute obliterator with "ALESSANDRIA 11 MAR 51" despatch cds in black (Sassone = 12 punti) alongside, on cover to Torino, reverse with arrival datestamp in red of the following day. A most attractive cover with this sought after mute cancellation, ex Provera, signed A. & E. Diena, Oliva, Gaggero, Bettini, Chiavarello & Raybaudi Sassone = € 5'000 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2400 Sardinia

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    1851 (Jan): 20 c. blue in a very rare horizontal pair, the right stamp with plate flaw in 'B' of 'Bollo', a fresh and fine multiple in a deep shade with good to huge margins all round, tied by Rombi mute obliterator with "TORINO 13 MAG 53 3 S" despatch cds in black alongside, on double rate entire letter to Vercelli. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Light horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, nevertheless an exceptional franking to pay the 40 centesimi double rate, ex Provera, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 11'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2401 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 5 c. green in a horizontal pair in combination with 40 c. 'rosa chiaro', fresh and fine adhesives with large margins, well embossed, tied by superb "ANNECY 21 AOUT 54 10 M" cds in black to cover directed to St. Etienne du Bois nearby Bourg-en-Bresse, Ain. Obverse with "P.D." handstamp and French "SARD. 23 AOUT 54 SEYSSEL" entry cds, both in red. Reverse with Sardinian FRANGY (Aug 22) and French BOURG-EN-BRESSE (Aug 24) transit cds's. The cover is damaged at the left side well away from the adhesives, the sideflap is missing there, nevertheless an appealing cover with the 50 centesimi franking to France. Ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1983). Sassone = € 21'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2402 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): 40 c. in the rare rosa shade, a fresh and fine adhesive with large margins, well embossed, tied by light "PEROSA 1 MAR. 54" cds in black (Sassone TO = 9 punti) to entire letter directed to Geneva, "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with PINEROLO and TORINO transit as well as "GENEVE 5 AVRI 54 8 M" arrival cds in blue. An attractive entire with the right marginal adhesive in this sought after shade, correctly franked to Switzerland, ex Provera, signed A. Diena & Zanaria; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 13'000 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2403 Sardinia

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    1854: Embossed 5 c. yellow-green in a vertical pair and 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair used on 1854 entire letter from the French Consul in Nice (with blue cachet) to Annonay, tied by "NIZZA MARITIMA" circular datestamps (Sept 7) in black. Both pairs with large margins all round but 20 c, pair crossed by light file fold bnot detracting from the appearance. Readdressed from Annonay (Sept 10) to Etretat (Sept 12). Minor imperfections to left 20 c. value but a most attractive and very rare cover. Signed E. Diena, A. Diena and others. Cert. A. Diena (1964) Sassone = € 45'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 1-2 Dec 1964, lot 416.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2404 Sardinia

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    1854: 20 c. in the rare shade 'celeste', a fresh and fine adhesive with good to large margins and sheet corner margins at top and left, well embossed, tied by light "CORTEMIGLIA 31 LUG 55" cds in black (Sassone CN = 7 punti) to entire letter to Genova. Reverse with Alba transit (July 31), Torino-Genova ambulant (Aug 1) and arrival (Aug 1) cds's. An attractive entire with this extremely rare shade, ex Provera, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 15'000 + 600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2405 Sardinia

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    1854: 20 c. indigo in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple with good to large margins and sheet margin at left, well embossed, tied by light "GENOVA 11 GIU 55 4 S" cds in black on double rate entire letter to Torino. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Pre-use cut in the margin between the two adhesives, some aging and horizontal file folds at base of the entire, still an attractive entire ex Provera. Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi & Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 6'750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2406 Sardinia

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    1855: 5 c. 'verde smeraldo' in a horizontal pair (tiny nick at base) and 40 c. 'vermiglio tenue', fresh adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by one strike of "AIX LES BAINS 3 AOUT 56" cds, French "SARD. 4 AOUT 56 Pt DE BEAUVOISIN" entry cds in red alongside, on entire letter to Nimes, with handwritten note "aff. insuffisant". Reverse with CHAMBERY and LYON transit, LYON - MARSEILLE ambulant and NIMES arrival (Aug 4) cds's. Correctly franked for a cover up to 7.5 grams sent overland to France, the note "insufficient franking" was neglected in France and the cover was not taxed. An appealing item ex Provera, cert. Raybaudi (2004) Sassone = € 9'800.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2407 Sardinia

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    1855 (July): 20 c. 'cobalto latteo chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "CASALE 22 AGO. 55" cds to second page of entire letter to Chambery, reverse with ALESSANDRIA, TORINO - GENOVA ambulant and TORINO transit as well as CHAMBERY arrival cds's (Aug 24). Attractive item, a very early usage from the second month of this definitive issue, ex Provera, signed Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 16'000 for an August usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2408 Sardinia

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    1857/58: 5 c. in the rare shade 'verde giallo', showing an incomplete print 'stampa difettosa', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear "TORINO 7 GIU 58" cds to cover of printed matter letter directed to Mirabello, reverse CASALE and OCCIMIANO transit cds's. Light file folds well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing item with this rare shade. Ex Provera, signed Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2409 Sardinia

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    1857/58: 5 c. 'verde giallo' from the defective print run, a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins, well embossed, tied by light "DOMODOSSOLA 12 LUG. 58" cds to local entire letter. Lightest file fold below the adhesive, an interesting and appealing usage of this very rare print run ex Provera. Signed Mondolfo and A. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2410 Sardinia

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    Second War of Italian Independence 1859, outgoing: Entire letter written by two servicemen in Lonato, Lombardy to another serviceman in Casale, bearing Sardinia 1859 10 c. 'bruno chiaro rosaceo', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by indistinct Austrian-style "LONATO 25 DIC." datestamp (Sassone BS = 7 punti). Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An appealing and interesting entire written at about the time of the preliminary peace contract of Villafranca, franked in the military concessionary rate. Ex Provera, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 6'500 + 800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2411 Sardinia

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    1859: 5 c. 'verde giallo', two fine and fresh vertical pairs with overall good to large margins, one shaved at lower left, well embossed, tied by "CAVOUR 13 GIU. 60" cds (Sassone TO = 7 punti) to cover directed to Torino, reverse with arrival cds of the same day and distribution cachet. One stamp creasede when attached to the underlying, an appealing cover with an interesting franking to pay the inland rate. Ex Provera, Signed E. Diena, Gaggero & Bettini; cert. Colla (2006) Sassone = € 6'700 + 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2412 Sardinia

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    1860: 10 c. in the rare shade 'bruno nerastro' in combination with 40 c. rosso, two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by crisp  "MILANO 18 SET 60 3S" cds to cover directed to St. Etienne, "P.D." handstamp and French "SARDAIGNE 20 SEPT 60 CULOZ" entry cds, both in red, alongside. Reverse with LYON transit and "St. ETIENNE arrival (Sept 20) cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an appealing presentation of the 50 centesimi overland rate to France. Ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'200.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2413 Sardinia

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (March 1): Journal 'L'Opinione' from Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva giallastro' and 1 c. 'grigio nero', two fine adhesives with overall good to large margins, the 5 centesimi touched at top and only this adhesive tied by clear TORINO cds, with French "SARDAIGNE 3 MARS 61 CULOZ" entry cds in red alongside. A most interesting printed matter usage abroad from the first day of the Italian post, cert. Colla (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2414 Sardinia

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    1860: 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by handwritten "Castel Ponzone 8/12 60" (Sassone CR = 13 punti) to cover directed to Casalmaggiore. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. An extremely rare provisional cancellation in manuscript, in use in the small village Castelponzo between July 1860 and May 1861, only few are known. Ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2415 Sardinia

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    1570-1595: PIEMONTE, four 16th century prephilatelic covers - Doglani to Ganiglio 1578; the tree following, La Morra 1570, Torino 1589, Fossano 1595, are all addressed to Savigliano.rnProvenance: Ing. Pietro Provera.rn.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2416 Sardinia

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    1818-51: Three decrees, one of which about introducing of Cavallini imprints on letter-sheets and showing the examples of the two sets of three different imprints each, one printed in dark green, the other set embossed print only. The pages are a bit creased at the bottom. Another decree about reorganization of the postal system (some tolerable foxing), a third one 'LETTRES-PATENTES'. These three documents are printed in French language, the two first have been printed in 'Turin' (Torino), the latter in Chambéry. To this added a list of the post offices of Sardinia from 1851, this one is in Italian language.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2417 Sardinia

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    1851/58: Selection nine entire letters / covers incl. 1851 20 c. blue from Casale, 1853 20 c. blue used in its first month, 1854 two covers with 10 c. blue with shade interest, 1855/58, two local covers with 5 c. green, two covers with 20 c. cobalt or 'azzuro grigiastro', the latter sent to Foreign Minister Camillo di Cavour, also 40 c. cermillion on double rate inland cover. A far over average group with shade and cancellation interest in a most appealing quality, nine certificates.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2418 Sardinia

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    1853 (Oct): Group two covers / entire letters bearing single frankings of 20 c. blue, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, both with sheet margins at right, tied by circular datestamps of Carignano and San Remo from October 1853. A delightful ensemble ex Provera, both with competent signatures Sassone = € 2'400 + 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 2419 Sardinia

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    1855/61: Selection 24 entires / covers with shade and cancellation interest and frankings between 5 & 40 centesimi, clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. three printed matter 1857/59 letters from Torino & Biella with single 5 c. frankings, 10 c. two double frankings from Lanslebourg & Lenno (9 punti), 15 covers with single 20 c. frankings incl. among others eleven items with frankings of the first 1855 printrun, also from November 1855, a fine group of rare cancellations such as VOLPEDO, YENNE, STRAMBINO, NUS, AND CASTELGOFFREDO, ALSO WITH STRAIGHT-LINE sardegna IN RED ALONGSIDE, interesting shades such as 'cobalto latteo chiaro' on two covers, also four double rate covers with 40 c. franking from GENOVA, SOMMA, GALLARATE & VESTONE. Five certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2420 Sardinia

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    1858/60: Selection 32 entire letters / covers incl. 5 c. green on three local cover and one printed matter wrapper; 10 c. brown, a single usage to pay the special Emilia rate, four covers with pairs or two single examples paying the Italy rate; and 23 covers with single examples of the 20 c. blue, primarily single rate inland frankings, but also underpaid covers. A far over average group with shade and cancellation interest in a most appealing quality ex collection Provera, many competent signatures, six certificates.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 2421 Sardinia

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    1860: Selection seven entire letters / covers bearing single frankings of the 1860 20 c. blue adhesive, different shades, all tied by different rare circular or straight-line datestamps of Austrian origin incl. GAVARDO, CASALMAGGIORE, VESTONE, ADRO, CODOGNO, MARCARIA, and ASSO. A fine group with in a most appealing quality ex collection Provera, many competent signatures. Sassone = € 4'500rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2422 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): ½ gr. orange in a block of nine, pos. 53-55 / 63-65 / 73-75 from plate I, a fine and fresh multiple in a vibrant shade with fair to large margins, in unused condition with original gum, the middle row unmounted. Spot on pos. 53, nevertheless a most attractive rarity, cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 9'000 for a block of four.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2423 Sicily

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    1859: ½ gr. orange from plate I, a single fresh and fine example with good to huge margins all round, tied by crisp strike of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, straight-line "MESa 1859 / 18 MAGo" despatch handstamp alongside, on 'Tremacoldo' newspaper. An attractive franking to pay the printed matter rate. Signed Emilio Diena & Grioni; cert. Colla (2002) Sassone = € 13'125.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2424 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. in the rare shade 'bruno olivastro' from plate I, state II, two fresh and fine single adhesives from plate postions 30 & 33 with good to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "MESa 1859 / 5 OTTe" despatch handstamp alongside, on entire letter from Messina to Catania. An appealing franking in this rare shade to pay the 2 grana rate from office to office. Signed Russo & Bolaffi; certs. A. Diena (1975), Gazzi (1975) Sassone = € 25'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2425 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno ruggine' from plate I, a fresh and fine corner marginal horizontal strip of three of the positions 1-3 with good to huge margins all round, tied by two crisp strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover, light oval CASTELVETRANO despatch handstamp in red and "PALERMO ARRIVA 23 SET. 59" arrival cds alongside. Some aging of the cover, nevertheless a stunning multiple paying the 3 grana rate for a letter of 1½ sheets from office to office, for a most advanced collection. Signed A. Diena, G. & A. Bolaffi, Russo; certs. E. Diena (1985), Colla (2004) Sassone = € 62'500.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2426 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 1 gr. 'verde oliva scuro' in a block of four, pos. 4+5+14+15 from plate III, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, in unused condition with full unmounted original gum. Certs. G. Bolaffi (1973), Bottacchi (2011) Sassone = € 9'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2427 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto scuro' from plate I, a fine and fresh corner marginal example with vivid colour and fair to huge margins from pos. 91, tied by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval "S. AGATA V. D." despatch handstamp alongside on cover to Messina. An attractive cover, cert. Vaccari (2000) Sassone = € 5'250 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2428 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro' in a block of four, pos. 68+69+78+79 from plate II, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, in unused condition with original gum. Folded between the two horizontal pairs, nevertheless an impressive item, lot includes in addition 2 gr. in a block of four of the same shade from plate III. Cert. E. Diena for a block of eight from plate II (1992) Sassone = € 18'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2429 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro oltremare' from plate II, a fine and fresh example with good to huge margins from pos. 51, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval "BARCELLONA / POZZO DI GOTTO" despatch handstamp and "PALERMO 19 FEV 59" arrival datestamp alongside. An appealing cover. Signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Raybaudi Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2430 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'azzuro oltramare' on carta di Napoli, position 77 from plate II, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" despatch cds (Apr. 5, 59) alongside, on cover to Agrigento. A fine cover with this sought after shade, signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2431 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the very rare shade 'azzuro smorto' from plate II, a fine and fresh example from position 98, good to huge margins, tied by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, clear oval CATANIA handstamp alongside, on cover to Leonforte, internally dated 'April 11, 59'. Lightest horizontal filing fold well away from the adhesive and cancellation, a clean and appealing cover with this elusive shade. Cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2432 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro verdastro', carta di Napoli, a horizontal strip of four from positions 91-94 of plate III, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, tied to cover to Agrigento by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, wreathed MESSINA despatch cds (April 23, 60) alongside. An exceptional quadruple rate cover, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 30'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2433 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' in a block of four, pos. 51+52+61+62 from plate I, a fine and fresh left marginal multiple with good to large margins, in unused condition with original gum. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 9'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2434 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' and 10 gr. indaco, two fine and fresh examples with overall fair to large margins, the 10 gr. touched at base, both tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO 16 MAR 59" despatch cds in black and "VIA DI MARE (E)" handstamp in red alongside. An appealing cover, sent with shipmail to Genova, where taxed with "15 Cm". Signed Köhler, Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 16'000+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2435 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 5 gr. 'vermiglio chiaro' in a block of four, pos. 4+5+14+15 from plate I, pos. 5 retouched, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, large sheet margin on top, in unused condition with original gum. Signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena Sassone = € 25'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2436 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 5 gr. 'vermiglio' in a block of four, pos. 11+12+21+22 from plate II, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, large sheet margin at left, in unused condition with original gum. Signed A. Diena & E. Diena Sassone = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2437 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 10 gr. 'indaco nero' in a block of four from pos. 13+14+23+24, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins in a deep vibrant shade, in unused condition with original gum. A superb block in this iconic shade, cert. E. Diena (1986), Raybaudi (1987), Sorani (2000) Sassone = € 80'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2438 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzurro cupo' in a horizontal pair with retouche on pos. 11 together with 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo' from plate III, fine and fresh examples with good to huge margins, each tied by bold 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, two-line "MESa 1859 / 7 NOVe" despatch cds alongside. Sent with French vessel 'Pansillipe' to Genova, where struck by "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" in red and taxed with '2' decimi, arrival datestamp in red on reverse. Light horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, some acid ink imperfections at base of cover, nevertheless an appealing double rate item. Cert. Enzo Diena (1983) Sassone = € 37'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2439 Sicily

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    1859 (Jan.): 20 gr. 'grigio ardesia' in a block of four from pos. 89+90+99+100, a fine and fresh corner marginal multiple with good to large margins, in unused condition with original gum. Folded between the two horizontal pairs, nevertheless an impressive item. Signed Emilio, Alberto und Enzo Diena, G. Bolaffi; cert Sorani (2014) Sassone = € 11'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2440 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. 'grigio ardesia' from pos. 91 and 2 gr. azzuro, carta di Napoli from pos. 60 of plate II, two fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Torino, endorsed "postale francese". Despatch datestamp (Feb 7, 1859) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA arrival datestamp in black (Feb 11). Taxed with '2' (decimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. An attractive franking paying correctly the 22 grana double rate to the port in Sardinia, a most interesting cover. Signed A. Diena & Russo; cert. Sorani (1990), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 12'600.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2441 Sicily

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    Newly established post offices in Sicily after the unification 1863 (Aug 14): Italy 1863 (Feb) Lithographed 15 c. blue type I, a fresh adhesive with large even margins all round, tied by "CENTORBI 14 AGO. 63" cds (Sassone  EN = 12 punti) to cover to Nicosia, a crisp information strike and arrival cds (Aug 17) alongside. Both cds's are of Sardinian - Italian style, a unique usage from this small office opened in March 1863. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1979) Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2442 Sicily

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    1859: Group 9 items (13 stamps) mounted on album page, mostly signed. Including a 4 colour franking on piece 1 + 2 + 5+ 10 Gr., there is also a pair of the 2 Grana stamp. Good condition. There is a certificate Nussbaum (1973) for a 5 Grana stamp in blood-red plate I. Sassone (for cheapest variants) circa € 8200+
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2443 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 so. 'giallo oro su azzuro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, cancelled by clear "P.D." handstamp in pinkish red. Cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 4'250.rnProvenance: George Fulpius collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2444 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 2 so. 'scarlatto su azzuro', a fine and fresh example in a vibrant colour with large to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring adhesives, a spectacular stamp cancelled by a clear strike of the mute 'rombi' handstamp in black. Cert. Colla (1994) Sassone = € 18'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2445 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 2 cr. 'azzuro su grigio', a superb single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by "P.D" handstamp with "PIEVE S. STEFANO 28 SET. 1854" despatch datestamp alongside on cover (sideflaps missing) to Firenze. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 29). An appealing cover ex Provera, cert. Sorani (1994) Sassone = € 1.100+9.000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2446 Toscana

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    1855 (May 15): 2 cr. light blue on grey, two examples tied by Livorno barred mute hs in black, endorsed 'Corriere Siciliano' on entire lettersheet with manuscript 13 gr. charged on arrival in Naples. Cert. Raybaudy (2001).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2447 Toscana

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    1855 (Feb. 5): 4 cr. green single franking endorsed 'Per Cintia' on entire lettersheet from Livorno to Naples, charged on arrival with 10 gr., cert. Chiavarello (1993), further 6 cr. blue single franking endorsed 'Col Vapore Postale Francese' on entire lettersheet to Messina, charged 16 gr., both tied by Livorno barred mute hs in black Sassone = Euro 2'950.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2448 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 6 cr. 'azzuro scuro su azzuro', a fine and fresh example in a deep vibrant shade with large to huge margins incl. parts of the upper neighbouring adhesive, tied by "P.D. / FIRENZE 12 MAG. 1853" despatch cds on cover to Bologna. Upon arrival the adhesive was tied in addition by straight-line AFFRANCATA (Sassone = 11 punti). A most attractive item, signed A. Diena; cert. Avanzo (2019) Sassone = € 2'600 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2449 Toscana

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    1858 (Nov. 3): 6 cr. 'azzurro cupo' horizontal pair cancelled by "Livorno 3. Nov. 1858" date stamp charged 20 gr. on arrival in Naples. Fine four margin pair showing adjacent stamps on top and at left. Cert. E. Diena (2003) Sass. = Euro 7'000 for pair on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2450 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 9 cr. 'viola bruno scurissimo su azzuro', a fine and fresh example in a vibrant colour with large margins, sheet margin at right, an impressive stamp cancelled by a clear part strike of the FIRENZE 'a cuore' handstamp in black (Sassone = 7 punti). Cert. Raybaudi (1993) Sassone = € 1'800 + 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2451 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 9 cr. 'viola bruno su grigio azzurato', a superb and exceptional example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by "FIRENZE 18 FEB. 1858" cds in black to small piece. Signed Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1953) Sassone = € 4'250.rnProvenance: Collection Pedemonte, Bolaffi sale (March 1991), lot 546.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2452 Toscana

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    1853 (Dec.): Large fragment bearing high three colour franking of in total 50 cr. addressed to Malta, including 9 cr. violet brown on grey horiz. strip of three together with two singles as well as 4 cr, green and 1 cr. carmine, clear to minimal touched margins, all tied by Livorno barred mute hs., fine and rare Certs. Raybaudi (1977)  and Vaccari (2004) Sassone = Euro 6'500 for strip of three on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2453 Toscana

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    1859 (May 17): 9 cr. 'bruno violaceo su grigio' horizontal pair and single value together with 1857 6 cr. 'azzorro cupo' horiz. pair, all tied by black 'PD' hs. to entire lettersheet from Livorno, endorsed 'Con Vapore Postale Francesi' to Alessandria d'Egitto with French arrival cds. "Alexandrie Egypte 22 Mai 59" on reverse. Cover with some edge wear but fine triple postage franking from the MEDINA-LUZATTA correpondence, during 'Governo Provvisorio' period. Cert. Raybaudi (2002) Sass. 4'500 for 9 cr. pair on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2454 Toscana

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    1859 (June 8): 6 cr. 'azzurro cupo' horizontal pair tied by Firenze date stamp, endorsed 'VIA DI SARZANA'  to Genova. Fine pair with close margins at right, rarge usage in the 'Governo Provvisorio' period in Tuscany and rare though. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sass. = Euro 70000 for pair on cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2455 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 1 c. 'bruno lilla', a fine single example with overall good to large margins, tied by indistinct "LIVORNO 9 MAG. 1860" cds, on printed matter entire letter within the city. A rare isolated usage on printed matter, certs. E. Diena (1985), Sorani (1985) Sassone = € 11'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2456 Toscana

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    Governo Provvisorio 1861 ( Feb. 8): Stemma di Savoia 1 c. violet brown horiz. pair,slightly touched at top and with wide bottom margins showing adjacent frames neatly cancelled by Livorno cds. on lettersheet. Rare local usage. Signed A. Diena and Vacchari, cert. Sorani (1996) Sassone = Euro 8'500 for pair on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2457 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 1 c. brown-lilac in a horizontal pair, a fresh multiple with good to huge margins all round including the group distance 'interspazio di gruppo' at base, tied by "LIVORNO 2 GEN. 61" despatch cds in black, a fair information strike alongside, on printed matter entire letter to Firenze. Horizontal and vertical file folds not distracting from the most interesting franking with the gutter, ex Provera. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2458 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 5 c. green, a fine and fresh single example with overall good margins, tied by light "RADICOFANI 18 DIC. 1860" cds, a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter to Celle sul Rigo. A rare isolated usage within the same rural postal district, cert. Colla (2014) Sassone = € 40'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2459 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 5 c. 'verde giallastro' in a horizontal pair, a fine and fresh single multiple with overall good margins, imperceptibly shaved in two positions, tied by indistinct "FIRENZE 4 GEN 61" cds, an information strike alongside, on cover to Massa Marittima, reverse with LIVORNO transit and "MASSA MARITTIMA" arrival (Jan 6) cds. A fine presentation of the Tuscany rate, signed A. Diena; cert. Sorani (2004) Sassone = € 2'700.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2460 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. brown, a fresh multiple with good to large margins all round, tied by crisp strike of "RADICONDOLI 9 MAG. 1860" despatch cds in black (day slug inverted), a very rare strike on this issue (Sassone SI = 12 punti), on cover to San Gimignano. Reverse with Poggibonsi transit cds of the same day, a most interesting usage in this small village. Ex Provera, signed Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (2006) Sassone = € 350 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2461 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 10 c. 'bruno' and 20 c. 'azzuro grigio verdastro chiaro', two fine and fresh single examples with fair to large margins, tied by light "FIRENZE 7 APR 60" despatch cds, a clear information strike and "P.D.", both in blue alongside, on cover to Pesaro, reverse with PERUGIA transit (April 10) cds and arrival (April 12) datestamp. An attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the 30 centesimi rate in the second rayon to that part of the Papal States not yet under Sardinian control. Cert. Colla (2006) Sassone = € 2'550.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2462 Toscana

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    Governo Provvisorio 1860/61: Stemma di Savoia - Lot two covers, incl. lettersheet from SANSEPOLCRO (1860, 8.Dec.) to Modena franked two horiz. pairs of 10 c. brown together with a fine double weight franking horiz. pair of 20 c. 'azzorro grigio' used on cover from "Livorno 18. Gen. 61" to "Massa Carrara 19 Genn. 61". Fine and unusual.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2463 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 20 c. 'azzuro grigio', a fine and fresh single example with overall good to huge margins, imperceptibly shaved at lower right, tied by mute 'cinque sbarre' obliterator in red, "LUCCA 28 MAG 60" despatch cds and "P.D", both in the same shade alongside, on cover to Bologna, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A fine presentation of the Sardinian rate to the Romagna, cert. Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 1'400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2464 Toscana

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    Governo Provvisorio 1860 ( Nov. 29): Stemma di Savoia 20 c. blue grey and 40 c. carmine rose tied by "Livorno Nov. 29" cds's to printed 'J. JAGO / LEGHORN' lettersheet to Plymouth, England with arrival cds (Dec. 4) on reverse. Fine printed form: "JNO:GEO.JAGO - LEGHORN PRICES CURRENT, Reduce to English Money free on board". Fine, cert. Raybaudi (2001).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2465 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan.): 40 c. carmine, a fine and fresh single example in a deep vibrant shade with large to huge margins incl. parts of two neighbouring adhesives, tied by clear "FIRENZE 6 DIC 60" despatch cds, a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter to Viterbo, reverse with AQUAPENDENTE transit and VITERBO arrival (Dec 9) cds's. A most attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the 40 centesimi rate in the third rayon to that part of the Papal States not under Sardinian control. Signed Colla; cert. Raybaudi (2005) Sassone = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2466 Toscana

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    Governo Provvisorio 1861 ( June 22): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. carmine and 80 c. 'bistro carnicino', both tied by "Livorno Giu. 22" cds's to Malta, backstamped 'June 26' on reverse. Fine triple weight franking with  rare 80 c. with clear to large margins of the 'GAUCI' correspondence to Malta. Cert. Raybaudi (2001) Sass. = Euro 10'000 for 80 c. on cover
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2467 Toscana

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    1851/60: Selection 14 covers / entire letters incl. 1851 2 cr. blue, three single frankings, two tied by different PD handstamps, one by annulatore a 4 sbarre, 4 cr. green single frankings to Modena with PD cancellation in red, 6 cr. ardesia, two single frankings to Faenza, Stato Pontifico and Verona, Veneto, the last with cancellation 'a ragno' (9 punti). 1857 2 cr. blue Firenze to Altopascio during the Governo provvisorio, 4 cr. green Livorno to Bologna, also Governo Provvisorio pair 5 c. green with very rare but indistinct PONSACCO cds (13 punti), 10 c. brown, single Toscana rate frankings on four covers from Rapolamo, Montesansavino with pen cancellation, Arcidoso with 'Mute a punti' cancellation & Pisa, and 20 c. blue Firenze to Cesena, seven days prior to the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. An appealing and interesting ensemble full of shade & cancellation interest, ex Provera, several competent signatures, one certificate Sassone = € 17'500 + 10'400.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2468 Italian States

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    1850/61: Group eight covers Old Italian States incl. Sicily 1859 2 gr. 'cobalto scuro' plate I showing the characteristic retouche in pos. 57 on cover from Mazzara, pair 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro' plate I on cover from Caltanisetta, minor irregularities, pair 2 gr. blue plate II on cover from Palermo, 10 gr. 'indaco nero', two examples on repaired registered cover from Modica to Palermo, also Bourbon cancellation on Sardinian adhesive 10. 'grigio olivastro scuro', tied by oval LEONFORTE handstamp (Sassone = 11 punti) to 1861 (May) cover. In addition a Naples 1860 cover bearing 2 grana and two Lomabrdo-Veneto covers bearing 30 c. brown, one from June 1850. Interesting lot, three certificates
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2469 Italian States

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    1850/63: Selection 16 entire letters / covers from Lombardo-Veneto, Parma, Romagna & Tuscany incl. Lombardo-Veneto (5) with 1858 printed matter usage of 5 c. yellow-ocre and combination franking of 1863 2 s. yellow perf. 14 and 1864 3 s. green perf. 9½, also Austrian 1855 cover from Rovereto to Ferrara; Parma (4) with 1853/55 two covers with 15 c. vermillion to Tuscany and 25 c. brown-red to Lombardy, 1857/59 25 c. brown-lilac with prominent printing flaw, and 1865 usage of an Italian adhesive in the former Ducato di Parma; Romagna (2) with 1859 4 baj. 'fulvo' to Milano and 1860 usage of a Sardinian adhesive in the Romagna; and Tuscany (5) with 1851 1 cr. carmine in a strip of three to Catania, 1 + 2 cr. to Bologna, 1852 9 cr. to Douai, also two covers with 1860 Stemma di Savoia 10 c. brown in the special Toscana rate. A fine group with shade and cancellation interest from these sought after areas, ex collection Provera, many competent signatures, five certificates.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2470 Italy

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    1851-64: Small lot with old auction lots, two glassines with Lombardy-Venetia and Papal State, for the latter, useful, because genuine are signed (A. Diena) and reprints are identified, ideal for reference, condition often good, a few with minor faults.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2471 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. Ex Provera, signed Colla; certs. Sorani (1982), Asinelli (1998) Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2472 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (July 6): Cover from Livorno to Pisa, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the extremely rare shade 'giallo olivastro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear LIVORNO despatch cds in black, reverse with Pisa arrival cds of the same day. Special rate within the former Ducato di Toscana. Ex Provera, certs. Oliva (1987), Raybaudi (1988) Sassone = € 9'750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 2473 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Oct 24): Entire letter from Spello to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno cioccolato chiaro' (2) and 20 c. 'azzuro ultramare', three overall fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, one 10 c. shaved at top, cancelled by two crisp strikes of SPELLO straight line handstamp of Papal origin (Sassone PG = 9 punti) in black, a Sardo-Italian SPELLO cds alongside. Reverse with indistinct ROMA arrival cds (ballpoint pen traces). A most attractive double rate entire paid to the Papal border, the receiver was not taxed for the residual journey as this entire was directed to a cardinal. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 3'100 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2474 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 11): Cover from Pontremoli to Sabbionetta, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by clear rare PONTREMOGLI despatch cds in blue (Sassone MS = 6 punti), an information strike alongside. Reverse with Parma & Casalmaggiore transit as well as arrival (Jan 12) cds's. Horizontal file fold not distracting at all from this appealing usage of this exceptionally rare shade in combination with a datestamp cancellation introduced in the Sardinian period, ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 13'500 + 350.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2475 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Sept): Cover from Sicily to Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro scuro', an exceptional example with huge to enormous margins, tied upon arrival in Genova with the "DA SICILIA" Shipmail entry handstamp in red (Sassone = 13 punti), a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA 27 SET 61" transit and "TORINO 27 SET 61" arrival cds's. The adhesive shows traces of double embossing ' doppia effigie', an extremely rare cancellation on a rare shade, applied on mail despatched directly to the steamer, presumably in Palermo and cancelled at embarkment in Genova. Ex Provera, certs. Miro (1956), Colla (1999) Sassone = € 3'500 + 9'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2476 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 13): Entire letter from Polpenazze to Maderno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. in the rare dark greenish cobalt 'cobalto verdastro scuro' shade, a fine and fresh adhesive with regular large margins, tied by POLPENAZZE cds in black (7 punti), a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with Brescia and Toscolano transit cds's of the next day. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the stamp, a very attractive entire with this rare shade, ex Provera. Signed Colla; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2477 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 7): Lettersheet from Sambuca to Vercelli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. in the very rare greenish cobalt 'cobalto verdastro' shade, a fine and fresh adhesive with regular large margins, tied by SAMBUCA cds in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with Palermo, Genova and Casale transit as well as Vercelli arrival (Aug 12) cds's. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the stamp, an attractive example of this very rare shade on entire, ex Provera. Signed Bolaffi; certs. Raybaudi (2004), Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2478 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 12): Double rate Cover from Genova to Civitavecchia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa vermiglio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by "VIA DI MARE" handstamp applied in transit in Livorno, "LIVORNO UFF. DEL PORTO 12 DIC 63" cds and "CIVITAVECCHIA DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp alongside. Cover despatched directly to the vessel, the stamp tied in transit in Livorno, for the part of the journey within the Papal States the receiver had to pay '8' bajocchi. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an interesting usage in the last possible month of the Matraire definitive adhesives. Ex Provera, signed E. Diena, Raybaudi; cert. Sorani (1998).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2479 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 28): Registered Double rate Envelope from Milano to Ancona, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo ocra pallido', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by clear MILANO cds in red (Sassone = 7 punti), an information strike and ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with two ambulant and arrival (May 31) cds's. Cover shortened at left, part of the upper backflap replaced, nevertheless a desirable item showing the correct franking with twice 20 c. for the postage and 40 c. registration fee. Ex Provera, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2003) Sassone = € 9'000 + 600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2480 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Aug 4): Cover from Palermo to St. Petersburg, Russia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde cupo' in a horizontal pair (vertical pre-use fold between the stamps) in mixed franking with single Italy Regno I. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' (tiny marginal tear at lower left corner tooth), otherwise fine and fresh adhesives, tied by Palermo cds in black, framed "P.D." in black alongside. Reverse with Milano & Como transit, Chur - Zürich ambulant as well as St. Petersburg arrival (Aug 2, julian) cds's. The Prussian weiterfranko to Russia is noted in blue crayon with 'f3' (silbergroschen). The cover was turned and sent within St. Petersburg. In spite of its limitations, an appealing and interesting cover to this rare destination. Underpaid by 10 centesimi but not taxed when routed via Switzerland, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1983) Zanaria & Serra 0,90 P = € 26'000.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Zanaria & Serra (2004) on page 184.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF
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