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  • Lot# : 6771 Italy

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    1866 (May 15): Double rate Entire letter from Torino to Sestri Levante, bearing a 'gemelli' franking of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. sky-blue 'celeste chiaro' in Type I and blue in Type II, two fine adhesives, cancelled together by '28' numeral obliterator with matching TORINO despatch cds in black alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit and arrival cds's of the same day. A very fresh entire with this scarce and desirable franking of two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo'. Signed Oliva; cert. Colla (1995) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6772 Italy

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    1866 (April 11): Double rate Entire letter from Ferrara to Milano, bearing a 'gemelli' franking of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'celeste chiaro' in Type I and 'azzuro celeste' in Type III, two fine adhesives in clearly different shades, tied together by FERRARA cds in black, another clear information strike alongside. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds and distribution cachet of the next day. A fresh entire with this appealing franking of two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo'. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6773 Italy

    Third Italian War of Independence 1866 (Aug 17): Lettersheet from Ponte S. M. Maddalena to Padova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue, Type II, tied by Austrian-style "PONTE S. M. MADDALENA" cds in black. Signed Sorani.rnNote: Usage of Italian definitive during the occupation of Venetia prior to the peace treaty of Zürich.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6774 Italy

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    1866 (Dec 11): Envelope from Verona to Arzignano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II in a vertical strip of four and a pair, fine and fresh multiples, tied by light Austrian-style VERONA cds in black. Reverse with ARZIGNANO arrival cds of the next day. A fresh entire of the sixth weight rate, the selfmade envelope included presumably some samples. Cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 5'220.rnReference: Tanaria & Serra, 1992 supplement on page 236.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6775 Italy

    1866 (Feb 21): Envelope from Milano to Ponte de Piave, Venetia, bearing the rarest 'gemelli' combination of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II and 'azzuro celeste' in Type III in mixed franking with 1863 DLR 5. 'grigio verde scuro' (3), five fine adhesives, tied by MILANO despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in black. Reverse with TREVISO transit (Feb 27) cds. An appealing combination franking including the rarest combination two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo', correctly paying the 55 centesimi rate from the second Italian to the second Austrian rayon. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6776 Italy

    1867 (Feb 4): Lettersheet written in Zante on the Ionian Islands abd directed to Genova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' in Type III, a fresh adhesives with some perf irregularities at the right side, tied by framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI" shipmail handstamp in black, another information strike alongside. Reverse with Greek KERKYRA (Jan 26, julian) and Italian BRINDISI (Feb 10) transit cds's. Paid only for the Italian part of the journey, therefore taxed with '6' (decimi) upon arrival. Interesting cover despatched directly at the vessel of the Austrian Lloyd, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6777 Italy

    Usage after being invalidated 1867 (Aug 17): Double rate lettersheet from Milano to Sondrio in the Valtellina, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. celeste in Type III, two fine adhesives, not cancelled as they had been invalidated after July 31, 1867. The front struck with MILANO despatch cds, the cover taxed first with '8' then with '6' (decimi). Reverse with shipmail "COMO - COLICO" (Aug 17) of the Lago di Como and SONDRIO arrival (aug 18) cds's. An interesting combination of a usage after the end of validity and a journey including shipmail transport. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6778 Italy

    1869 (Aug 20): Lettersheet from Mondovi-Piazza to Corfu, endorsed "via di Brindisi", bearing three examples of 1867 (April) DLR printing 20 c. 'celeste chiaro', cancelled by bold strikes of '108' numeral obliterator and matching "MONDOVI-PIAZZA" despatch cds, both in black. Crisp "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO and BRINDISI transit cds's as well as KERKYRA arrival cds (Aug 16, julian). Sideflaps missing and light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an attractive and interesting franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6779 Italy

    1873 (Dec 5): Entire letter from Diano Marina to La Rochelle, bearing 1867 (April) 20 c. blue from the DLR printing in a 'gemelli' combination with 20 c. dark-blue from the Torino printing, cancelled by light  '977' numeral obliterator with "DIANO MARINA" despatch cds in black, "P.D." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 6 DEC. 73 AMB. M.-CENIS" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with a whole plethora of Italian and French ambulant cds's as well as LA ROCHELLE arrival cds (Dec 7). Attractive and interesting, paying the 40 c. rate to France, signed Colla.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6780 Italy

    1877 (Oct 29): Official lettersheet from Segni to Bassiano, bearing 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, cancelled by clear '1737' numeral obliterator in violet (Sassone RM = 7 punti) with matching SEGNI despatch cds in violet alongside. Front struck in addition by two official cachets of the mayor and the lawyer. Reverse with VELLETRI and SEZZE transit cds's of the same day. A most appealing cover with the cancellation in this exceptional colour, the franking paying twice the special official rate of 10 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6781 Italy

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    1877/79 Definitive issue with Changed Colours; 1877 (Oct): Official lettersheet from Vairano to Caserta, bearing 1877 10 c. blue, a vertical strip of five and a single adhesive, tied by three clear strikes of "Vairano" handstamp of the 'lineare corsivo' type in black (Sassone CE = 4 punti), two cachets of the mayor of Vairano alongside. Reverse with CASERTA arrival (Oct 7) cds. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an exceptional sixth weight rate item with 10 c. reduced rate for official mail. Cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 2'120.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6782 Italy

    1877c (Dec): Envelope coming in with shipmail to Napoli and directed to Palermo, bearing 1877 20 c. ochre-orange, a fine and fresh single adhesive, tied by three clear strikes of framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI INTERNO", reverse with NAPOLI transit (Dec 14) transit and PALERMO arrival (Dec 15) cds's. An interesting item, originating presumably from one of the islands of the gulf of Naples. Signed G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6783 Italy

    1879 (Aug) Effigie di Umberto I Definitives; 1889 (Sept 21): Registered envelope from Saronno to Pavia, bearing 1879 Umberto 5 c. green, 10 c. carmine and 50 c. bright violet, each tied by clear SARONNO despatch cds with matching registration label alongside. Reverse with ambulant, NAPOLI transit and PAVIA arrival (Sept 24) cds's. Attractive three-colour cover, correctly franked with twice 20 c. postage and 25 c. registration fee which was lowered from 30 c. on August 1st, 1889. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6784 Italy

    1895 (Jan 21): Insured envelope with an insured value of 100 lire, sent from Macchia to Tarsia, bearing 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine and 20 c. orange in combination with 1891/96 25 c. blue, tied by clear "MACCHIA (COSENZA)" datestamp with ASSICURATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with "ROSSANO (COSENZA)" transit and TARSIA arrival (Jan 22) cds's. Attractive three-colour cover from Calabria, the franking paying 20 c. postage, 25 c. registration fee and 10 c. for the insurance up to 300 lire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6785 Italy

    1886 (Dec 31): Envelope from Ripa to Lugo, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange, a fresh adhesive with vibrant colour, tied by superb oval RIPA datestamp of this local auxiliary post office. Reverse with PERUGIA transit and LUGO arrival (Jan 2, 1887) cds's. Attractive cover from this small office, today named Ripabianca. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6786 Italy

    1885 (April 28): Registered envelope from Spaccaforno to Roma, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange and 50 c. violet, two fresh adhesives in vivid colour, each tied by superb '2228' numeral obliterator with  SPACCOFORNO despatch cds and matching registration label alongside. Reverse with SIRACUSA transit and ROMA arrival (May 1) cds's. An appealing cover from Sicily, correctly franked with twice 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee. 
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6787 Italy

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    1898 (Jan 27): Registered envelope from Piano to Pistoia, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange in a 'gemelli' mixed franking with 1891/96 Umberto 20 c. orange and Stemma 5 c. green, tied by superb "CASTEL DEL PIANO (GROSSETO)" despatch datestamp with registration handstamp alongside. Reverse with FIRENZE transit and PISTOIA arrival (Jan 28) cds's. Attractive combination, paying correctly 20 c. postage and 25 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1996)
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6788 Italy

    1892 (April 12): Envelope from Arona to Monaco, bearing 25 c. blue, tied by "ARONA (NOVARA)" despatch with clear information strike and superb "MONACO PRINCIPAUTE" arrival (April 13) cds in black alongside. Some edge wear and toning, nevertheless an interesting destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6789 Italy

    Umberto I Definitives, Later Issues; 1894 (Oct 27): Envelope from Livorno to Calcutta, bearing 1889 Umberto 40 c. brown, tied by light LIVORNO despatch datestamp with "RECEIVED BRINDISI 21 NOV 94" rubber handstamp in violet alongside. Reverse with "SEA POST OFFICE NO 12 94" shipmail cds. Lower backflap missing, still a desirable cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6790 Italy

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    1902 (Sept 7): Insured envelope with a declared value of 5'000 lire, sent from Aidone to Palermo, bearing a 'Two Kings' franking of 1889 Umberto 40 c. brown and 60 c. violet (2) in combination with 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 5 c. green and 1 l. brown & green, tied by "AIDONE (CALTANISSETTA)" despatch datestamp with ASSICURATA handstamp alongside. Reverse with Catania - Palermo ambulant and "PALERMO (RACCOM.)" arrival (Sept 9) cds's. Some paper imperfections on reverse due to detached wax seals, nevertheless an interesting and delightful cover, the franking paying four times the postage of 20 centesimi, a 25 c. registration fee and 16 times the insurance fee of 10 c. for a value of 300 lire or parts thereof, in total 265 centesimi. Cert. Sorani (1996).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6791 Italy

    1891 (Aug 8): Envelope from Rome to Veracruz, bearing 1889 Umberto 45 c. green-olive and 1890/91 20 on 30 c. brown, tied by "TORINO SUCC N 3" cds with two registration handstamps and VERACRUZ arrival (Aug 21) cds alongside. Attractive cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6792 Italy

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    1889 Umberto 5 l. green & carmine and 1 l. brown & yellow, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light "ROMA 28 7 90" despatch cds to piece. A rare usage of both highest values of this issue. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6793 Italy

    1901 (Oct 27): Small-sized envelope from Pontenure to Modena, bearing on reverse a 'Two Kings' and 'gemelli' franking of 1891/96 Umberto 10 c. carmine in combination with 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 10 c. carmine, tied by PONTENURE despatch and MODENA arrival cds's. A charming cover, the franking of two adhesives from different issues but with the same denomination and shade pays the 20 centesimi inland rate. Signed E. Diena & Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6794 Italy

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    1893 (Aug 26): Large linnen registered envelope from Torino to New York, bearing 1891/96 Umberto 5 l. carmine & blue in mixed franking with four examples of 1879 Umberto 25 c. blue, tied by indistinct "TORINO (RACCOM.)" cds in black, registration handstamp alongside.The leftmost 25 c. adhesive slightly rubbed in the upper part, not distracting at all from this enormous and rare franking, as the usage of the 5 l. definitive is very rare on complete covers, the majority are cover fronts. Cert. Zanaria (1999) Sassone = € 40'000.rnNote: The franking of 600 centesimi suggest an envelope of the 23th weight rate between 330-345 gram with 25 centesimi postage for each 15 gram or parts thereof and an additional registration fee of 25 centesimi.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6795 Italy

    1913 (Jan 12): Envelope from Bologna to Novara, bearing on front and reverse a mass franking of 1901 Aquila Sabauda 1 c. brown, (15 in a block of six and three horizontal strips of three), tied by "BOLOGNA FERROVIA" despatch cds, reverse with NOVARA arrival cds. Front bears in addition an Art Nouveau vignette dedicated to the occupation of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6796 Italy

    1907 (July 31): Registered envelope from Chatillon, Aosta valley to Waikumete nearby Auckland, bearing 1901 Vittorio Emanuele III 50 c. mauve, tied by CHATILLON despatch cds, matching registration label alongside, reverse with Italian ambulant cds and WAIKUMETE arrival (Sept 10) cds's. Cover shortened at left, but an exceptional destination in New Zealand from the Aosta valley.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6797 Italy

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    Falso dell'epoca, called of Milano 1931 (Nov 21): Picture postcard within Venezia, bearing a forgery to defraud the Postal system of 1906 10 c. rose, tied by clear "VENEZIA FERROVIA 21 XI 31" cds. A fine and very late usage. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 5'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6798 Italy

    1910 (Dec 27): Commemorative picture postcard within Napoli, bearing on the picture side 1910 commemorative issue for the 50th anniversary of the Sicily Risorgimento 5 c. carmine, tied by "NAPOLI 14 (PIAZZA DELLA BORSA)" cds. Another strike on the address side.rnNote: These two stamps were sold only in post offices of the Neapolitan provinces from December 1st, 1910 and could be used until end of January 1912 only within Italy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6799 Italy

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    1922 (June 4): 9th Italian Philatelic Congress Trieste, complete set of four values, a fresh and fine set with optimal centering and full unmounted og. A choice set, certs. Sorani (2006), Zanaria (2006) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6800 Italy

    1923 (June 18): Envelope from Roma to Bologna, bearing 1923 Propaganda Fide 30 c. carmine & orange, tied by "ROMA CENTRO" cds in black, "QUARTIERE POSTALE" handstamp alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Taxed as the letter rate was 50 centesimi. Rough opening not affecting the adhesive, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6801 Italy

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    1925 (April 5): Registered Envelope from Napoli to Vienna, bearing 1924 ovpt. Victory issue 1 l. on 15 c. slate in a horizontal pair, tied by indistinct "NAPOLI CENTRO" cds in black, registration label alongside, reverse with Bologna-Venezia ambulant cds of the next day. Cover shortened at top, some perforation irregularities at base of the right stamp, nevertheless a rare usage on cover. Certs. E. Diena (1982 & 1992), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 6'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6802 Italy

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    1925 (Jan 16): Registered Envelope from Brescia to Orzinuovi, bearing  a block of four of 1925 Vittorio Emanuele III 25 on 60 c. blue, overprint in Type II and 1906 10 c. rose in a vertical pair, tied by "BRESCIA SEZIONE RIUNITE" cds with matching registration label alongside. First day of the new rate with 60 c. postage and 60 c. registration fee, in addition first month of the overprinted definitive. Cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 2'400 for four single ovpt stamps.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6803 Italy

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    1925 (March 14): Envelope from Firenze to Amsterdam, bearing 1924/25 ovpt. definitive issue 1,75 l. on 10 l. olive & rose, tied by "FIRENZE FERROVIA" machine cancellation. A rare single usage of this stamp, cert. Sorani (1996) Sassone = € 2'750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6804 Italy

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    1927 (June 24): Insured envelope from Fiumefreddo to Palermo, bearing 1927 2,65 l. violet perf. 11, tied by "FIUMEFREDDO (CATANIA)" cds in black, information strike and matching registration label alongside. Reverse with two ambulant and "PALERMO CENTRO" arrival cds's of the same day. A fine cover, very rare with an isolated usage of this violet definitive, correctly franked with 60 c. postage, 125 c. registration fee and 80 c. insurance fee up to a declared value of 200 lire. Cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6805 Italy

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    1929 (Nov 11): Registered Envelope from Genova to Napoli, bearing 1929 Vittorio Emanuele III 1,75 l. brown, perf. 13¾, tied by "GENOVA (SUCC. 10) (VIA XX SETTEMBRE)" cds in black, matching registration label and information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA" transit cds of the same day. A fresh and fine cover with this very rare brown definitive, correctly franked with 50 c. for the postage and 125 c. for the registration fee, an unusual usage in Genova, signed A. Diena & Russo; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 18'000.rnNote: The 1929 definitive perf 13¾ is known to be sold in the post offices of Bologna, to a lesser extent also in Roma and on Sicily (Caltanissetta and Enna).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6806 Italy

    1929 (April 20): Local envelope sent within Rome, bearing 1929 Imperiale 7½ c. dark violet in a horizontal pair and 10 c. brown, tied by "ROMA CENTRO" machine datestamp in black, reverse with a ROMA - MONTECATINI slogan machine cancellation. Correctly franked for a local cover, this is a usage from the first day of the Imperiale definitives.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6807 Italy

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    1936 (Oct 1): Registered Envelope from Torino to Novara, bearing 1936 Orazio anniversary 2,55+1 l. ardesia and 75 c. arminio, tied by "TORINO No 25 (VIA S. SECONDO)" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with ambulant and NOVARA arrival cds of the next day. An appealing fourth weight rate cover with four times 50 c. postage and 125 c. registration fee, cert. Colla (2008) Sassone = € 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6808 Italy

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    1937 (Oct 7): Registered express airmail envelope from Milano to Berlin, bearing 1937 Assistenza all'infanza commemoratives Posta aerea 5+3 l. erminio, 1.25 l. blue in a horizontal pair and 25 c. green, tied by "MILANO CORRISP. PACCHI" cds in black, a matching registration handstamp and Italian "PAR AVION" and German "DURCH EILBOTEN" labels alongside. Reverse with "BOLOGNA AEREO" transit and "BERLIN LICHTENFELDE" arrival (Oct 9) cds's. An appealing usage of these sought after adhesives, cert. R. Donnini (2000) Sassone = € 3'260.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6809 Italy

    1938 (July 16): Registered envelope from Roma to Aichach, Bavaria, bearing 1937 Augosto anniversary 2,55+2 l. ardesia, 15 c. brown and 10 c. green-blue, tied by "ROMA 7 (PIAZZA S. IGNAZIO)" cds in black, a matching registration label and a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with ambulant, München slogan transit and AICHACH arrival (July 18) cds's. Overfranked by 5 c., signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6810 Italy

    Airmail stamps, Balbo Transatlantic Mass Formation Flight 1930 (Dec.): 7L.70, a fresh and fine example. Sassone =  EUR 1'100.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6811 Italy

    Airmail stamps, 1933: Triticco della Crociera Nord Atlantica 19+75 l. und 44+75 l. with ovpt. I-BALB, two upper left corner marginal examples, well centered and perforated, fresh colour and unmounted og. Sassone = € 750.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6812 Italy

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    Airmail, Crociera Transatlantica del Generale Balbo 1930 (Dec 15): Airmail cover from Roma to Rio de Janeiro, bearing Crociera Transatlantica 7.70 l. with Imperiale 1.25 l. blue, tied with matching commemorative slogan machine cancellation, the cover with signatures of all pilots. Front struck in addition with RIO DE JANEIRO arrival machine datestamp. An appealing Airmail item, cert. E. Diena (1996) Sassone = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6813 Italy

    Airmail, First Flight London - Capetown 1932 (Jan 21): Cover from Roma to Capetown, bearing Airmail 1926/28 5 l. green in a horizontal pair in combination with 1929 Imperiale 1.25 l. blue, tied by crisp "ROMA CENTRO / POSTA AEREA" cds in black. Reverse with Pescara - Brindisi ambulant, "ALEXANDRIA RECU PAR AVION" transit (Jan 23) and bilingual "CAPETOWN KAAPSTAD" arrival (Feb 2) cds. Flight from London with stopovers in Brindisi and Alexandria to Capetown Sassone no. 278.rnProvenance: Collection Celeste.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6814 Italy

    Airmail 1932 (Aug 20): Express Cover from Roma to Helsinki, bearing 1932 Garibaldi Posta Aerea 2.25+1 l. carmine & grey in a vertical pair, tied by light "ROMA CENTRO POSTA AEREA" cds in black, "BASEL FLUGPLATZ LUFTPOST 22. VIII.32" transit cds and German "MIT FLUGPOST BEFÖRDERT LUFTPOSTAMT BERLIN C2" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with ROMA and MILANO as well as BERLIN (Aug 22) transit cds's. An unusual destination from Italy, sent from the Finnish embassy, correctly franked with 1.25 l. postage abroad, 75 c. airmail surtaxe within Europe and 2.50 l. express surcharge. Sassone = € 1'300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6815 Italy

    Airmail 1936 (Dec 11): Cover from the National Italian Philatelic Union ASDA in Roma to the Ameer of Bahawalpur, British India, bearing 1930 Posta Aereo 5 l. green in combination with 1936 Nascita Orazio 20 c. carmine, 30 c. brown and 75 c. carmine (pair and single adhesive), tied by light "ROMA CENTRO" cds in black, matching registration handstamp alongside, front also with two large Airmail labels. Reverse with crisp "SADIQQARH PALACE BAHAWALPUR DELY. 17 DEC 36" arrival cds. Cover with some edge wear and vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless and intersting item.rnNote: His Highness Sadeq Mohammad Khan V (1904-1966), ruler of the feudatory state of Bahawalpur, located in today eastern Pakistan was one of the great Indian philatelists of his time. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6816 Italy

    Airmail 1938 (Sept 16): Cover from Torino to Sao Paulo, bearing 1937 Bimillenario Nascita Augusto Airmail 5+1 l. violet-black and ordinary stamp 1.75+1 l. lilac in a block of four, tied by clear "TORINO FERROVIA / POSTA AEREA" cds in black. Reverse with "S. PAULO" arrival (Sept 21) cds. A most desirable franking Sassone = € 4'600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6817 Italy

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    Airmail 1938 (Nov 18): Registered Cover from Genova to Sao Paulo, bearing 1929 Imperiale 50 l. violet, two single adhesives, 50 c. violet, 1 l. violet in a pair and 2 l. carmine in a horizontal strip of three in combination with 1930 Posta Aereo 50 c. brown, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "GENOVA No 9 / BORSA MERCI" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA RACCOMANDATE" and VENTIMIGLIA transit and ambulant cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the Pirelli correspondence, correctly franked with 3 l. for a third letter rate cover abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus 12 times 9.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Brasil with a French Airmail carrier, in total 121,50 lire, paid with seven different values. Certs. E. Diena (1992), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 6'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6818 Italy

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    Airmail 1939 (June 2): Registered Cover from Milano to Valparaiso, Chile, endorsed "Air France", bearing 1929 Imperiale 25 l. black-blue and 1930 Posta Aereo 1 l. violet, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "MILANO CORRISP. PACCHI RACCOM." cds in black, registration label alongside. Reverse with Milano - Genova & Genova - Ventimiglia ambulant and "VALPARAISO CHILE 10 JUN 39" arrival cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the well-known Oertly correspondence, correctly franked for a cover between 10 and 15 gr. with 1.25 l. for the single rate abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus three times 11.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Chile via Argentina with a French Airmail carrier, in total 38 lire. Signed Oliva & Colla; certs. E. Diena (1985), Serra (1992) Sassone = € 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6819 Ägaeische Inseln

    Zeppelin mail, Zubringerpost 1933 (May 24): Postcard from Rhodos to Pernambuco, bearing Egeo 1933 Crociera Zeppelin 10 l. green-grey in combination with 1932 Pittorica 25 c. green and 50 c. brown, tied by "POSTA AEREA / ROD (EGEO)" cds in black, "POSTA AEREA ITALIANA / DIRIGIBILE GRAF ZEPPELIN 1933" handstamp in violet and PERNAMBUCO arrival (June 6) alongside. Reverse with ROMA & CROCIERA ZEPPELIN" slogan machine datestamp on reverse.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6820 Italy

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    Pacchi Postali 1890 (Aug 26): Parcelcard model 251 with an indicium of 50 centesimi for a parcel of 2.06 kg from Ozzano nell'Emilia to Genova, bearing Pacchi Postali 1884/86 Umberto I 10 c. olive, both cancelled / tied by octagonal "OZZANI NELL'EMILIO (BOLOGNA)" cds in black, matching Parcel label alongside, reverse with GENOVA arrival (Aug 28) cds. Parcel card with the coupon detached, nevertheless an interesting usage. Cert. Sorani (1994) Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6821 Italy

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    Segnatasse, 1863 (Nov 25): Unpaid local lettersheet within Foligno, bearing an 1863 Segnatasse 10 c. yellow, tied by FOLIGNO cds in red, another FOLIGNO strike with another cds in black alongside, reverse with an additional red strike. A most attractive cover, signed Emilio Diena; cert. Enzo Diena (1983) Sassone = € 900.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6822 Italy

    Segnatasse, 1869 (Aug 22): Entire letter within Roma, bearing 1852 2 bajocchi tied by Papal grill obliterator, redirected from the Papal States to Rieti in Italy, taxed upon arrival with 20 centesimi paying the Italian part of the journey, bearing an 1863 Segnatasse 10 c. yellow in a horizontal pair, tied by "RIETI UMBRIA 23 AGO 69" cds in black. Signed Oliva Sassone = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6823 Italy

    Segnatasse, 1871 (May 4): Unpaid lettersheet from Corfu to Gallipoli, KERKYRA despatch cds on front, taxed upon arrival with 60 centesimi, bearing Segnatasse 1869 10 c. brown-orange and 1870 50 c. ochre & carmine, tied by light GALLIPOLI cds (May 17, georgian) in black. Appealing porto cover using two different due issues, signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6824 Italy

    Segnatasse, 1872 (May 18): Unpaid entire letter from Berdiansk to Genova, crisp BERDIANSK despatch and ODESSA transit (May 29, julian) cds's as well as Russian framed PORTO handstamp on front, taxed upon arrival with 1 lire, bearing Segnatasse 1870 1 l. blue & brown, tied by clear GENOVA cds (June 8, georgian) in black. Reverse with WIEN and VENEZIA transit cds's. Attractive cover from Ukraine under Russian rule.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6825 Italy

    Segnatasse, 1871 (May 31): Double rate unpaid entire letter from Montevideo to Genova, fair "CORREO MONTEVIDEO" despatch and octagonal French "MONTEVIDEO PAQ. FR. J No 2 31 MAI 71" shipmail datestamp on front, taxed upon arrival with 2 lire, bearing Segnatasse 1870 2 l. blue & brown, tied by clear GENOVA cds (June 1) in black. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, some corner wear, nevertheless an appealing cover with this stamp, which made its journey on board of the steamer "Jindh" on the French line J between Buenos Ayres and Bordeaux. Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6826 Italy

    Francalettre 1887 (May 5): Advertisement letter from Roma to Fano, bearing 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange with perfin 'C18', tied by barred 'ROMA FERROVIA & 207' duplex obliterator. Reverse with FANO arrival (May 20) cds. An interesting advertisement letter sold at reduced postage, rare and sought after. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6827 Italy

    Francobolli Pubblicitari 1925 (Feb 19): Envelope from Novara to Orta Novarese, bearing Francobolli Pubblicitari 1924/25 25 c. blue with light blue ABRADOR, tied by "NOVARA FERROVIA" machine cancellation in black. Reverse with "ORTA NOVARESE" arrival cds of the next day. Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6828 Italy

    Francobolli Pubblicitari 1924 (Nov 16): Envelope from Roma to Finale Emilia, bearing Francobolli Pubblicitari 1924/25 50 c. violet with green PIPERNO, tied by "ROMA CENTRO" cds in black. Reverse with "FINALE EMILIA" arrival cds of the next day. Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6829 Italy

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    Francobolli Pubblicitari 1925 (Jan 15): Envelope from Roma to Catania, bearing Francobolli Pubblicitari 1924/25 50 c. violet with green TAGLIACOZZO, tied by "ROMA FERROVIA" machine cancellation, leaving the advertisement completely free. Reverse with "CATANIA DISTRIBUZIONE" machine arrival datestamp of the next day. Cert. Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 3'600.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6830 Italy

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    Marche da Bollo usate per Posta 1873 (June 16): Entire letter from Settime to Alessandria, bearing Marca da bollo 1872 5 c. violet, tied by Settima handstamp of the 'lineare corsivo' type in blue (Sassone AL/AT = 8 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with ASTI transit and ALESSANDRIA arrival (June 16, 73). An appealing cover showing the early usage of fiscal stamps to pay the postage, the entire has an additional fiscal stamp on the inside, where it was used as a fiscal stamp. Cert. A. Diena (1971) Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6831 Italy

    Usage as fiscal stamps; 1871 (Sept 30): Receipt bearing 1866 Vittorio Emanule II 5 c. grey-green in combination with Marca da bollo fiscal stamp 1869 5 c. violet, both tied by "FABBRICERIA / CASTIGLIONE OLONA" company cachet. 
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6832 Italy

    Repubblica Sociale Italiana, 1944 (Aug 26): Registered Airmail envelope from Milano to Inga, Finnland, bearing 1944 overprinted Imperiale 75 c. carmine in combination with 1944/45 Monumenti distrutti 50 c. violet in a block of four and Regno Posta Aerea 1930/32 25 c. dark green in a block of four, tied by indistinct MILANO cds in black, registration and airmail label alongside. Front struck in addition by German "A d" censorship handstamp in pink and "Zurück Postsperre" (service suspended) handstamp in black. Cover closed by German censorship strip. Reverse with two MILANO cds's when despatched and upon return and MÜNCHEN slogan transit cds (Aug 29). Cover with edge wear, central file fold not affecting the franking, nevertheless a late usage of Regno during the RSI, in addition a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6833 Italy

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    Repubblica Sociale Italiana, 1944: Emissione di Firenze 50 l. violet with overprint in lilac, a superb example with full unmounted og. A rare stamp with a print run of only 800 adhesives, certs. Raybaudi, Caffaz (1985) Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6834 Italy

    Repubblica Sociale Italiana, 1944: Emissione di Verona 50 l. violet , a superb lower left corner marginal example with full unmounted og. A rare stamp with a print run of 5'000 adhesives of which 2'342 were destroyed, signed Sorani Sassone = € 550.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6835 Italy

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    Repubblica 1946 (June 6): Airmail envelope from Roma to Detroit USA, bearing a mixed franking of Regno and Repubblica with 1929/42 Imperiale 25 l. blackish blue (2) in combination with 1945/48 Democratica 1 l. green-grey (2), 5 l. blue and 20 l. dark lilac, tied by "ROMA CENTRO / POSTA AEREA" despatch cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless a correctly franked cover with 15 l. postage abroad and twice the Airmail surcharge of 31 l. to the United States, in total 77 lire. A most interesting cover. Cert. Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 7'500+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6836 Italy

    1945 (Oct 31): Registered envelope from Milano to Philadelphia USA, bearing a mixed franking of Luogotenenza and Repubblica with Luogotenenza 1945 ovpt defintive 1.20 l on 20 c., a single adhesive and a corner marginal block of ten and Posta Pneumatica 60 c. brown in combination with Repubblica 1945/48 Democratica 60 c. blackish green (2) and 80 c. rose-carmine, tied by "MILANO SUCC. 17 / POSTA PNEUMATICA" despatch cds, a matching registration label alongside. Reverse with Italian censorship handstamp, NEW YORK transit datestamps in black and PHILADELPHIA arrival (Nov 27) cds in pink. A fine cover, slightly overfranked by 20 centesimi with 5 l. postage abroad, 10 l. registration fee and 60 c. pneumatic fee, in total 15.60 lire. A most interesting cover. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6837 Italy

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    1946 (June 13): Insured envelope with a declared value of 1'000 lire, sent on the day of the proclamation of the republic from Como to Napoli, bearing a mixed franking of Luogotenenza and Repubblica with Luogotenenza 1945 10 l. violet (2) in combination with Repubblica 1945/48 Democratica 3 l. red, 5 l. blue and 20 l. dark lilac, tied by "COMO VIA MILANO" despatch cds, a matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "NAPOLI ARRIVI E DISTR." arrival (June 16) cds. A fine and interesting cover, cert. Colla (1996).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6838 Italy

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    Falso dell'epoca 1945/46 Democratica 10 l. 'grigio ardesia, made to defraud the postal services, paper without watermark, a fine and fresh well centered example, cancelled with "MILANO 20. 8. 48" cds. Signed A. Diena & A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1961) Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6839 Italy

    1948 (Dec 30): Envelope from Napoli to Hongkong, bearing 1945/48 Democratica 20 l. dark lilac, tied by "NAPOLI FERROVIA" machine despatch cds. Upon arrival, forwarded as a registered letter to Henley-on-Thames, Great Britain, bearing  KGVI 30 c. blue and 80 c. carmine (Gi 152+154), tied by "REGISTERED G.P.O. HONG KONG" despatch (April 14, 49) cds with matching registration label alongside. Front struck in addition by Egyptian censorship handstamp in blue. A well-travelled cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6840 Italy

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    1946 (Dec 3): Registered envelope from Torino to Buenos Aires, struck by 48 lire meter mark of the 'BANCI DI NAPOLI / TORINO' and bearing in addition 1945/46 Democratica 100 l. bright carmine, six single adhesives, tied by "TORINO SEZIONE REUNITE" despatch cds's. Reverse with ROMA transit and "BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA" arrival (Dec 12) cds. Some tear and wear, cover opened on three sides, part of sender's address cut out, nevertheless a interesting combination. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 1'080.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6841 Italy

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    1947 (Dec 11): Large-sized registered envelope from Genova to New York, bearing on front and reverse 1945/46 Democratica 100 l. bright carmine, 24 adhesives from three different plates with obvious shade differences, partially in pairs and blocks of four and 25 l. dark green, three strips of five, a pair and four singles, tied by "GENOVA CENTRO" despatch cds's, matching registration label and NEW YORK arrival (Dec 17) cds on front. Some 25 l. adhesives missing, opened up for presentation purposes, additional minor flaws as to be expected from a multiple of this size, an impressive item sent to the stamp dealer Stolow. Cert. Carraro (2000) Sassone = € 4'320+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6842 Italy

    1949 (Sept 12): Airmail envelope from Napoli to Auckland, bearing 1948 Risorgimento 100 l. grey-blue (2) in combination with 1945/48 Democratica 5 l. blue (2), tied by light NAPOLI despatch cds. Backflap missing, nevertheless an interesting airmail usage to New Zealand. Sassone = € 2'200+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6843 Italy

    1948 (Sept 5): Large-sized registered express envelope from Sassari to Genova, bearing 1948 Risorgimento 100 l. grey-blue and 10 l. red-orange in combination with 1945/48 Democratica 50 l. brown-lilac and Espresso Democratica 15 l. 'vinaceo' in a horizontal pair, all with 'B.C.' perfins of the Banca Commerciale Italiana, tied by light SASSARI despatch cds. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds. An exceptional usage of the 100 l. 'Mameli morente' commemorative adhesive used from Sardinia within Italy. Sassone = € 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6844 Italy

    1949: Centenario della Repubblica Romana 100 l. brown in a superb block of four, fine and fresh, well centered with full unmounted og. Sassone = € 1'450.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6845 Italy

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    1949 (Aug 25): Postcard from Arcidosso to Asmara, bearing Centenario della Repubblica Romana 100 l. brown, tied by light "ARCIDOSSO / GROSETTO" despatch cds. An exceptional usage on postcard to Eritrea, then under British administration. Cert. Raybaudi (1981) Sassone = € 1'600.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 6846 Italy

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    1949 (July 20): Registered envelope from Genova to Saharanpur, British India, bearing Centenario della Repubblica Romana 100 l. brown (2) in combination with 1947 Posta Aerea 50 l. violet, 1949 Alfieri 20 l. brown and 1945/48 Democratica 5 l. blue in a vertical pair, tied by light GENOVA despatch cds, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "ROMA / POSTA AEREA" transit and SAHARANPUR arrival (July 27) cds's. A most interesting usage, certs. E. Diena (1979), Sorani (1993) Sassone = € 3'200+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6847 Italy

    1950: Conferenza Radiodifusione 20 l. violet and 55 l. blue, both in base marginal superb blocks of four, fine and fresh, well centered with full unmounted og. Sassone = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6848 Italy

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    1951 (May 19): Registered envelope within Venezia, bearing 1950 (May 18) Concorsi Gimnastici. compl. set of three values in combination with 1951 Fiera di Milano 55 l. blue, tied by "VENEZIA ASSICURATE" despatch cds, registration label alongside. A rare usage, cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 2'750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6849 Italy

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    1954 (Dec): Syracusana in the large format 100 l. brown with the extremely rare perf. 13½ x 12, a single example with part of the  angular inscription "IL FOGLIO DI SESSANTA FRANCOBOLLI VALE LIRE 6000" at right. An exceptionally fine and fresh example of this rarity in unmounted og. condition. Cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6850 Italy

    1948 (Sept 10): Registered envelope from Torino to New York, bearing 1948 Campidoglio 1000 l. brown-lila perf 14, a left marginal example with imprint '.. 100.000 ..' on the selvedge, tied by "TORINO CENTRO / POSTA AEREA" despatch cds, registration label alongside. Reverse with MILANO transit cds and "NEW YORK / GRAND CENTRAL STA." arrival (Sept 15) datestamp in pink. Cover lightly shortened at right and top, nevertheless a rare and delightful usage of this sought after adhesive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6851 Italy

    1951 (Sept 11): Front of a large-sized registered envelope from Milano to Santiago de Chile, bearing 1948 Posta Aerea Campidoglio 1000 l. brown-lila perf 14, in total 15 examples (three horizontal strips of four & three single adhesives) and 500 l. ultramarine (8 single adhesives) in combination with 'Italia al lavoro' definitives 20 l. violet (3) and 100 l. brown-red (3), tied by "MILANO SUCC. 26 / VIA MOSCOVA" despatch cds, matching registration label alongside. Some imperfections as to be expected for an item of that sheer size, nevertheless an amazing franking for a cover between 640 - 660 gram paying 60 l. for the first weight rate plus 32 times 35 l. for the consecutive rates, 65 l. registration fee and 134 times the airmail surtaxe of 135 l., in total 19'360 lire. Sassone = € 11'350 on cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6852 Italy

    Italian Shipmail 1843 (Aug 18): Unpaid entire lettert from Genova to Livorno, struck by crisp "ADMINISTRATon DU PAQUEBOT / LE PHENICIEN A GENES" cachet showing a steamer in black. No postal or taxation markings. Lightest horizontal file fold, an attractive item. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6853 Italy

    Italian Shipmail 1843 (Sept 1): Unpaid letter-sheet from Genova to Palermo, struck by two line "GENOVA / Corso particolare" and framed "PACCHETTI A VAPORE / STATI D'ITALIA", both in red with clear "NAVIGAZIONE NAPOLITANA GENOVA" cachet showing a steamer in blue alongside. Reverse with "NAPOLI / 4 SET." in transit and "9 SETT. 1843" arrival datestamp. Attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6854 Italy

    Italian Shipmail 1844 (Oct 18): Unpaid letter-sheet from Genova to Livorno, "VAPORI TOSCANI / AGENZIA DI GENOVA" cachet showing a steamer in black on front. Made its journmey outside the postal system. Light horizontal file fold, an attractive item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6855 Italy

    Italian Shipmail 1850 (Sept 17): Unpaid entire letter from Genova to Marseille, struck by clear "VAPORI SARDE E FRANCESE PER L'ITALIA E L'ALGERIA / GENOVA DELLEPIANE AGENTE" cachet showing a steamer in blue. French "OUTRE-MER 18 SEPT. .. MARSEILLE" entry cds in red, taxed with '6' (décimes). Light horizontal file fold, an attractive item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6856 Italy

    Italian Shipmail 1852 (July 30): Unpaid entire letter from Genova to Marseille, struck by clear "PIROSCAFU FRANCESI PER L'ITALIA / GENOVA / PIETRO DE AMEZAGA / AGENTE" cachet showing a steamer in black. French "OUTRE-MER 31 JUIL. 52 MARSEILLE" entry cds in red, taxed with '6' (décimes). Horizontal file fold, an attractive item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6857 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1865 (April 12): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Malta, bearing 1866 DLR printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine, tied by "TUNISI / POSTE ITALIANE" cds, with information strike and framed "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI and GENOVA transit cds's as well as MALTA arrival (April 24) cds. An appealing franking to pay the 50 c. letter rate to Italy Zanaria & coworkers 0,50 = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6858 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1866 (March 28): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Livorno, bearing 1863 DLR printing 10 c. ochre-orange and 30 c. brown, tied by "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds with information strike and "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI transit and LIVORNO arrival (March 31) cds's. Horizontal file fold, some perforation irregularities, nevertheless an appealing cover with the 40 centesimi rate to Italy. Zanaria & coworkers = € 650.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6859 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1866 (April 25): Entire letter from Tunisi to Marseille, bearing 1863 DLR printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 1865 Ferro di Cavallo 20 c. blue Type II in a horizontal pair, tied by "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds with "P.D." handstamp and French "ITALIE 30 AVRIL 66 AMB. LYON MARS." entry cds in black alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI, LIVORNO and TORINO transit and MARSEILLE arrival (May 1) cds's. Light horizontal file fold, not distracting from the attractiveness of this entire with an unusual combination to pay the 80 centesimi rate to France. Signed E. Diena Zanaria & coworkers = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6860 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1873 (Oct 17): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Genova, bearing 1866 Torino printing 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, tied by framed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIENI" with "P.D." and "DA Tunisi" handstamps in black alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI transit and GENOVA arrival (Oct 22) cds's. Attractive and interesting cover, erroneously overpaying the 40 centesimi rate to Italy. Zanaria & coworkers = € 1'150.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6861 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1872 (Sept 1): Entire letter from Tunisi to St. Etienne, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, tied by '235' numeral obliterator with "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds, "P.D." & "coi Postali Italiani" handstamps as well as indistinct red French entry cds alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI transit cds. Horizontal file fold, not distracting from the rare usage of the 60 centesimi adhesive in Tunis. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6862 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1883 (Jan 3): Envelope from Tunisi to Torino, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 2 c. red-brown, tied by "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds. A fine printed matter cover Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6863 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1878 (May 8): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Genova, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, tied by light barred '235' numeral obliterator in black with "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds and "coi Postalli Italiani" handstamp alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI transit and GENOVA arrival (May 11) cds's. Double rate UPU franking on appealing cover Zanaria & coworkers = € 900.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6864 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1876 (July 18): Registered Envelope from Tunisi to Genova, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 60 c. light lilac, tied by '235' numeral obliterator in black, "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" cds, framed RACCOMANDATO and "coi Postali Italiani" handstamps alongside. Reverse with CAGLIARI transit and GENOVA arrival (July 22) cds. Some corner wear, nevertheless  rare and interesting franking to pay 30 c. UPU rate abroad and 30 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena, G. + A. Bolaffi Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6865 Italian Post abroad

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    Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Usage of Italian stamps 1864 (March 29): Lettersheet from Alexandria to Austrian ruled Venice, endorsed "Vapore Italiano", bearing Italy 1863 DLR printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 60 c.  light lilac, both in horizontal pairs, cancelled on the steamer by framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI" in black, "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in black alongside. Reverse with ANCONA transit (April 5) as well as VENEZIA arrival (April 6) cds's. Light horizontal fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a most attractive cover presenting the double 100 centesimi rate from Alexandria to Austria. Cert. Bottacchi (2002) Zanaria & coworkers 2.00 B = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6866 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Usage of Italian stamps 1872 (Feb 11): Envelope from Cairo via Alexandria to Pesaro, endorsed "Via Brindisi", bearing Egypt 1872 Penasson 1 pi. rose-red (Gi 31), tied by "POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO 11 FEB 1872" cds with information strike alongside. Upon arrival in Alexandria a horizontal pair of the Italian definitive 1867 Torino printing 20 c. blue was added to the cover which was tied by light '234' numeral obliterator in black, "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE 11 FEB 72" cds and alongside, which tied in addition the Egyptian adhesive. Reverse with additional strike of the Italian PO in Alexandria, ANCONA transit as well as PESARO (Feb 16) arrival cds's. Roughly opened at top and left, skillfully adjusted, an attractive combination franking of Egyptian and Italian definitives, where each issue was necessary to pay the journey from Cairo to Alexandria and from Alexandria onwards, respectively. Signed Emiliio Diena, A. Diena and Raybaudi Zanaria & colleagues 0.40 E = € 2'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6867 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Levante Emissioni generali 1874 (March 9): Entire letter from Alexandria to Firenze, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 40 c. rose -carmine, two single adhesives cancelled by barred '234' numeral obliterator in black, "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with indistinct arrival and distribution handstamps. Light horizontal file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, an attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6868 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tripoli de Barberia, Usage of Italian stamps 1871 (March 11): Lettersheet from Tripoli di Barberia to Livorno, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine, tied by "TRIPOLI DI BARBERIA POSTE ITALne" despatch cds in blue with "P.D." handstamp and clear information strike alongside. Reverse with MESSINA transit and LIVORNO arrival cds (March 18). Cover cleaned, nevertheless an extremely rare usage of the datestamp in blue to cancel the adhesive, a gem from this rare office. Zanaria & coworkers = € 4'000.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Zanaria & coworkers on page 163.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6869 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in Tripoli de Barberia, Usage of Italian stamps 1897 (June 20): Registered envelope from Tripoli di Barberia to Livorno, bearing 1891/96 Umberto 45 c. green-olive, tied by "TRIPOLI DI BARBERIA" despatch datestamp with superb information strike and registration handstamp alongside. Reverse with SIRACUSA transit and ambulant cds's. Cover roughly opened on reverse, nevertheless an appealing and correctly franked commercial cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6870 Italian Post abroad

    Italian Post in the Levant - Valona, Albania 1915 (Dec 22): Registered Envelope from Kanina to Roma, bearing Vittorio Emanuele III ovpt. 1 pi on 25 c. blue in a horizontal strip of eight and a right marginal pair, tied by "KANINA (VALONA) / UFFICIO POSTALE ITALIANO" cds with strikes of private RACCOMANDATO and URGENTE rubber handstamps alongside. A rare mass franking, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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