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  • Lot# : 3401 Sardinia

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    1859: 10 c. 'bruno violaceo', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "TORINO 28 OTT 59" cds to envelope directed to Orta, reverse with ambulant transit and ORTA arrival cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, a fine usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 3'600.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3402 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. Cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'200.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3403 Sardinia

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    1855 (July): 20 c. 'cobalto scuro', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, well embossed, cancelled by "ALESSANDRIA 28 NOV. 55" cds to entire letter to Bosco Marengo, reverse with TORINO - GENOVA ambulant transit as well as BOSCO arrival cds's of the same day. Attractive item, an early usage from November 1855 of this definitive issue, signed Sorani Sassone = € 1'750 for a November usage.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3404 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, signed Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 16'000 for an August usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3405 Sardinia

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    1855: 20 c. 'celeste', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "OTTONE 1 GIU 57" cds in red (Sassone AL/PC = R2) to cover to Genova, a crisp information strike alongside, reverse with BOBBIO and VOGHERA transit as well as GENOVA arrival cds's (June 3). A most attractive item with this elusive cancellation, signed Bettini; cert. E. Diena (1977) Sassone = € 975 + 25'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3406 Sardinia

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    1857: 20 c. indaco, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "EVIAN 25 SEPT. 57" cds (Sassone CH = 5 punti) to entire letter to Lutry, Vaud, Switzerland, "P.D." handstamp in red and admininistrative cachet "CITTA D' EVIAN / CHIABLESE" in blue alongside, reverse with LUTRY arrival cds of the next day. Attractive item, an interesting rayon limitrophe item just crossing the Lake Geneva.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3407 Sardinia

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    1859: 20 c. azzuro, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear Austrian-type three-ring "FINO 13 / 11" (1859) cds (Sassone CO = 11 punti) to cover to Milano, reverse with MILANO arrival cds of the next day. Attractive and interesting cover after Lombardy became part of Sardinia, signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 210 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3408 Sardinia

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    1860: 20 c. azzuro, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by manuscript "Grosio 8 / 7 / 60" (Sassone SO = 9 punti) to cover to Sarnico at the Iseo Lake, reverse with a plethora of transit cds's from BERGAMO, SONDRIO and Austrian-type PALLAZZUOLO as well as Austrian-type SARNICO arrival cds (July 16). Interesting cover from a newly opened post office in the Veltlin after Lombardy became part of Sardinia, which had not yet supplied with a datestamp, signed Golinelli; certs. Raybaudi (1982), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 180 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3409 Sardinia

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    Last Day of the Kingdom of Sardinia 1861: 20 c. 'celeste', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps, well embossed, tied by clear "CEVA 16 MAR. 61" cds (Sassone CN = 3 punti), clear information strike alongside, on entire letter directed to Mondovi. Reverse with MONDOVI arrival cds of the same day. An entire despatched one day before the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed in Torino on March 17, 1861. 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3410 Sardinia

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    1855: 40 c. 'vermiglio rosa', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "NOVI 16 SET 57 10 M" cds, on entire letter directed to Novara. Reverse with NOVARA arrival cds of the same day. Fine double rate inland cover, signed A. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 7'200.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3411 Sardinia

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    1857: 40 c. 'rosso scarlatto chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "AIX LES BAINS 17 JUIL 59" cds, "P.D." handstamp in red alongside, on envelope directed to Leukerbad, Wallis. Reverse with GENEVE transit and "LOÈCHE-LES-BAINS" arrival cds (July 19). Fine cover paying correctly the rate to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3412 Sardinia

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    1857: 40 c. 'vermiglio arancio chiaro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear "VARESE 21 LUG. 57" cds (Sassone GE = 11 punti), on cover directed to Genova. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds of the following day. Fine double rate inland cover in combination with a rare cancellation, signed E. Diena; certs. Raybaudi (1994), Toselli (1994) Sassone = € 600 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3413 Sardinia

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    1858: 80 c. 'ocra arancio', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "VALENZA 1 MAG. 59" cds with ASSICURATO handstamp alngside, on registered envelope directed to Ventimiglia. Reverse with ALESSANDRIA and ambulant transit as well as VENTIMIGLIA arrival cds's (May 3). Fine double rate inland cover with additional 40 centesimi registration fee, signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3414 Sardinia

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    1804/50: Selection 20 prephilatelic entire letters with a wide range of clear to crisp strikes including among others 1810 "DEB 85 VINTIMILLE", 1810 "P 108 P ACQUI" in red, 1847 "PP SOSPELLES in brown, 1837 "PP VENTIMIGLIA", 1836 crisp two-line "CASTELNUOVO SCRIVIA", 1842/49 "PP." & BOSCO in italics via ALESSANDRIA to Napoli & Torino, italic straight-line Collegno, Balzola, S.Sebastiano & Occimiano, as well as circular datestamps od MILLESIMO, BREGLIO, OVADA & MEDE.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3415 Sardinia

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    1855: Choice selection six entire letters / covers bearing single frankings of 20 c. blue or indigo, fresh and fine adhesives tied by mostly clear or crisp strikes of different cds's from VALENZA, CASTELNUOVO SCRIVIA, CASSINE, PINEROLO, CASALE and TORINO. An appealing group. Most items competently signed, one certificate Sassone = € 7'500.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3416 Sardinia

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    1857/61: Selection 13 entires / covers with shade and cancellation interest and frankings between 5 & 40 centesimi, clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. two printed matter letters from Torino and Cuorgné with single 1857 5 c. frankings, 1860 envelope from Nizza to Paris with 10 c. & 40 c. with filetto di riquadro, nine entires with single 20 c. frankings incl. 1856 Alessandria to Torino cancelled at the Ambulant, 1856 cover with 20 c. 'cobalto latteo chiaro', 1857 from Modane to St. Jean de Maurienne, 1857 Spigno to Torino, 1858 "LA MADDALENA" to Genova, 1859 Bussala (8 punti) to Genova, 1859 "Ambulant Sez. Ticino" with straight line Chambéry alongside, and Ornavasso (6 punti) to Torino, also double rate cover with 40 c. franking Novi to Chiaver. Three certificates, many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3417 Sardinia

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    1857/61: Interesting selection 19 entires / covers with single 20 centesimi frankings, shade and cancellation interest, mostly clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. Alpignano (9 punti), "La Chiusa", Pallanza, "St. Jean de Maurienne", Centallo, Bordighera, ambulant Torino - Genova as second cancellation on indistinct red strike, Solero (7 punti), Taninge (8 punti), Canobbio, Nus, Voghera, Dronero, Nuoro, Rumilly, and Cortemiglia. Many knowledgeable signatures.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3418 Sardinia

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    Austrian cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1859: Selection 9 entires / covers with primarily single frankings of the 20 centesimi blue in different shades from the 1859 issue, all tied by straight or circular datestamps of Austrian types. Lot includes cancellations at Porletta, Asso, Iseo from July 1859, the first month of the usage of Sardinian adhesives, Bellagio, Milano on cover with three examples of the 20 c. overpaying the rate to France by 10 c., Como, Lecco, as well as Dongo twice, one with a stamp with double imprint of the King's Effigie. In addition, three items from Sardinia to Veneto, with the 20 centesimi franking paying just the inland rate to the border, taxed on the Austrian side with '5' or '15'. One certificate, many knowledgeable signatures.rnProvenance: Two covers ex collection Maggi-Ponti.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3419 Sicily

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    1859: ½ gr. orange plate I, two fresh and fine horizontal pairs with vivid colour and good to huge margins all round, tied by two strikes of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" (Oct 18, 1859) despatch cds alongside, on cover to Mineo. A vertical fold below the rightmost adhesive not affecting it, an attractive and unusual combination to pay the 2 grana rate for a letter from office to office. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3420 Sicily

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    1859: ½ gr. orange plate II, carta di Napoli, fresh and fine adhesive with vibrant colour and good to huge margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to complete newspaper "IL VAPORE GIORNALE POLITICO", number 59 dated "Palermo 15 Luglio 1859". A most attractive usage of the exceedingly rare II tavola. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 35'000.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo stock.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3421 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. in the very rare shade 'verde oliva grigiastro' from plate I, state II, two single adhesives from positions 91 & 92, fresh and fine with good to huge margins all round, each tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue, oval MODICA despatch handstamp in blue (Sassone SR = 9 punti) alongside, "PALERMO ARRIVO 25 FEB. 59" arrival cds struck on right stamp and entire letter. An appealing franking from the first plate to pay the 2 grana rate from office to office, a stunning combination of this exceedingly rare stamp shade with the blue cancellation. Signed Em. & A. Diena, Asinelli; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 110'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3422 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno rugine' from plate I, retouche pos. 84 in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva grigiastro' from plate II and 2 gr. blue from plate II, retouche pos. 51, three fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, each tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, the rightmost stamp in addition by oval GIRGENTI despatch handstamp, on cover to Caltanisetta. A rare and interesting showpiece combination franking from two plates paying the 4 grana double rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena & Colla Sassone = € 10'525.rnProvenance: Luxus collection, DF sale (May 2009), lot 20113.
    Starting bid : 800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3423 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno olivastro' from plate I, state II, position 60 in combination with 2 gr. blue from plate I with retouche 7, two single fresh and fine adhesives with good to huge margins all round, each tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, GIRGENTI despatch (May 2, 59) and "PALERMO ARRIVO" arrival (May 4, 59) cds's alongside, on second page of entire letter. Signed Em. & A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 13'375.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3424 Sicily

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno oliva' from plate II, carta di Napoli, a fresh and fine lower right corner horizontal pair from positions 99 & 100 with good to large margins all round, tied by two fair strikes of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, fair oval "S.FILIPPO" despatch handstamp (Sassone ME = 7 punti) and CATANIA arrival (Dec 8, 59) cds alongside, on cover. A fine franking paying the 2 grana rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena & Sassone; cert. Colla (1998) Sassone = € 1'800 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3425 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto scuro' carta di Napoli, from plate I, plate position 50, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to huge margins all round, tied to cover by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval NOTO despatch and "PALERMO ARRIVA 28 FEB. 59" arrival cds alongside. Fine usage of a rare shade, signed A. & E. Diena, Raybaudi Sassone = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3426 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto smorto' carta di Napoli, from plate I in an oily print, retouched ciuffo plate position 81, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to huge margins all round, tied to cover by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CORLEONE despatch handstamp in red (Sassone PA = 5 punti) and "PALERMO ARRIVA 24 GIUG. 59" arrival cds alongside. Fine usage of a rare shade on a most appealing cover, signed A. Diena & A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Golaffi (1969) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3427 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Napoli, positions 31-32 from plate I, a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to second page of an entire letter, CALTANISETTA despatch cds (Oct 1, 59) alongside, reverse with Messina arrival (Oct 4) handstamp. Filing folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing cover, cert. E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 4'800+.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3428 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto' from plate I, carta di Napoli, a lower left corner marginal horizontal strip of three from plate positions 91-93 with positions 91 & 92 retouched, a fresh and fine multiple with good to huge margins all round, each adhesive tied to cover by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval ASSICURATA and "MESSINA 7 MARo" despatch datestamp alongside, on cover to Cefalù. Appealing usage paying the 4 grana rate for a letter of 2 sheets plus 2 grana registration fee. Signed Mondolfo & Russo; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 7'500.rnProvenance: Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3429 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing fine and fresh frankings of the 2 grana from the first plate including pair 2 gr. blue on cover from Barcellona Pozzo to Palermo, cert. A. Diena, and two covers with retouched 2 gr. cobalt from Messina and Naso to Palrermo, both signed A. Diena and one cert. Raybaudi. Sassone = € 4'500+.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3430 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. cobalto on carta di Napoli, position 16 from plate II, a fine and fresh example, good to large margins, tied by crisp 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CATANIA despatch handstamp, on cover to Messina, reverse with arrival datestamp (Jan 15, 1859). An appealing usage in the first month of this issue, signed R. Mondolfo; cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3431 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 : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3432 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, position 84 of plate II, a fine and fresh example with vivid colour and large margins all round, tied to entire letter by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval VILLAROSA despatch handstamp (Sassone CT = 8 punti) alongside, reverse with Messina arrival datestamp (June 17, 1859). An attractive cover, signed Emilio Diena & Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3433 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, a right marginal horizontal pair from positions 79-80 of plate II, a fine and fresh multiple with large margins and vivid colour, tied to cover to Napoli by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA 19 FEB. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds in red (Feb 21). An attractive double rate cover, signed R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 9'000 for two single adhesives on cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3434 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro scurissimo', carta di Napoli, from plate III, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins and vibrant colour, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to entire letter from Palermo, fair "PALERMO PARTENZO despatch cds (Aug. 2, 1859) alongside. Appealing cover, signed Emilio Diena & Grioni with colour indication Sassone = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3435 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, positions 73-74 from plate III, a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Palermo to Agrigento, despatch cds (July 2, 1859) alongside. Appealing double rate cover, signed E. Diena & Russo; cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 4'000 for two single adhesives on cover.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3436 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing single fine and fresh frankings of the 2 grana 'azzuro chiaro' from the third plate incl. covers from Modica, Catania and Messina to Palermo, three certs. and competently signed. Sassone = € 2'625.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3437 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' in combination with 1 gr. 'bruno ruggine' and 2 gr. azzuro, all from plate I, a superb three-colour franking with fair to huge margins all round, tied by clear strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval CASTELTERMINI despatch handstamp in red and oval ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered May 1859 entire letter directed to Agrigento. A most appealing franking paying 4 grana for 2 sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Em. & A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 19'375.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3438 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. in the rare shade 'rosso sangue' from plate I in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva scuro' from plate III, two fine and fresh single adhesives with fair to huge margins all round, tied by crisp strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to registered cover, oval SAMBUCA despatch handstamp (Sassone AG = € 7) and oval ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside as well as "PALERMO ARRIVO" cds (Oct. 18, 1859). The address erased and redrawn, the cover stabilised with additional paper in that position from the inner side, nevertheless an appealing franking paying 3 grana for 1½ sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Cert. E. Diena (1996) Sassone = € 15'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3439 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'indaco', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, used on cover from Palermo to Genova, internally dated February 2, 1859, given directly to a commercial steamer and the adhesive left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Genova, the Shipmail's handstamp "VIA / DI MARE / (E)" in red was struck on the cover and a framed "GENOVA ARRIVO 8 FEB 59 9 M" datestamp in red was struck to the reverse. The cover was taxed with 15 centesimi due in black with the adhesive tied by the corresponding handstamp. Interesting and attractive, full of postal history content. Signed Grioni & R. Mondolfo; cert Colla (2022) Sassone = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3440 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' in a lightly oily printing and 1 gr. 'verde oliva' from plate III, two fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Napoli, showing nor endorsement but making its journey with the French steamer. Despatch datestamp (Aug. 15, 1859) alongside. Reverse with some scotch remnants, nevertheless an appealing franking paying correctly the 11 grana rate from Sicily to Napoli for one letter sheet. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 7'450.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3441 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. indaco, a left marginal example from position 61 in combination with 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Napoli, from plate II, two fresh and fine examples with fair to huge margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue to registered cover, oval ASSICURATA and oval SICULIANA despatch handstamp, both in blue alongside as well as crisp PALERMO arrival cds (April 22, 1859). A fresh and most attractive cover, the franking paying 6 grana for 3 sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 9'050.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3442 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo', two single adhesives in combination with 5 gr. 'rosso sangue' from plate I, three fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Catania via Messina to Genova, endorsed "Postale Francese". Despatch cds (May 16, 1860), Messina transit cds (May 7) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" handstamp in red alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (May 11). Taxed with '2' (decesimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. Attractive franking overpaying the 22 grana rate for a letter with 1½ sheets with French vessel to Sardinia, the 'overpayment' may have been due to an additional 3 grana inland postage for 1½ sheets from Catania to Messina, attractive and full of postal history content. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 26'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3443 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. 'ardesia scuro' and 2 gr. azzuro, carta di Palermo from plate II, two fresh and fine examples from each stamp with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Genova, endorsed "Per Postale Francese". Despatch datestamp (April 25, 1859) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (April 29). Taxed with '4' (decesimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. One sideflap missing, nevertheless an attractive franking paying correctly the 44 grana rate for a letter with 3 sheets to Sardinia, the most interesting cover made its journey with the French vessel 'Vatican'. Signed R. Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 25'200.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3444 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (July 17): Sardegna 1861 5 c. 'verde oliva chiaro', a fresh horizontal pair with fair to large margins, well embossed, tied by bourbon-style 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp with fair oval "S.FILIPPO" handstamp (Sassone  ME = 12 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Palermo. Reverse with arrival (July 19, 1861) cds. 10 centesimi special rate in the Napoletan provinces. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 1'100 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3445 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 21): Sardegna 1861 10 c. 'grigio olivastro scuro', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins all round, tied by bourbon-style oval FRANCA handstamp with oval CEFALU (Sassone PA = 10 punti) despatch handstamp alongside, on entire letter to Palermo. Reverse with PALERMO arrival cds (May 22, 1861). Usage of Sardinian adhesives in their first month in Sicily, special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily. Cert. Colla (1998) Sassone = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3446 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1862 (June 2): Sardegna 1861 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to huge margins all round used on cover written in Genova on May 29, 1862, posted directly on board of a commercial vessel to Messina and left uncancelled. Upon arrival in Sicily the adhesive was tied by very rare bourbon-style "VAPORE COMMERCIALE / POSTA DI MESSINA" handstamp (Sassone = R1). Reverse with "MESSINA 2 - 6 62" arrival cds. A most rare combination of Bourbon cancellation on Sardinian stamp coming from outside Sicily. Cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 16'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3447 Sicily

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    Italian Post Offices in Sicily 1861 (Oct 28): Sardinia 1858 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fresh and fine adhesive tied by perfect Bourbon-style oval ASSICURATA handstamp (Sassone = 12 punti) to entire letter from Canicatti to Palermo. Italian-style "CANICATTI 28 OTT. 61" despatch cds alongside, reverse with PALERMO arrival cds (Oct 31). An elusive cancellation on a Sardinian stamp, presumably unique. Heavy cover stabilised at the edges from the inner side, four times the special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily plus 40 c. registration fee, an item full of postal history for an advanced collection. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo, Bolaffi & Avanzi; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 4'250+ + 5'500.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 434.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3448 Sicily

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    1820/26: Lot 15 prephilatelic entire letters with oval despatch handstamps from TAORMINA, MERII, TORRENOVA, OLIVERI, PARCO, GRAN MICHELE, LIPARI, MONTALLEGRO in lilac from 1820, its first date known, NOTO, FAVARA, GIOIOSA, SAN FILIPPO, SPADAFORA, VILLAFRANCA & SALEMI in red or black, some with additional "REAL SERVIZIO" handstamp or "M.S.G." (Marchese di San Giacinto) control handstamp. In addition 1860 postage free entire to Plaermo with oval VALDINA despatch in red and SPAFAFORTE transit handstamps. A sound group with appealing and clear strikes.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3449 Toscana

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    1839 (July 28): Ladies Envelope with a most beautiful ornamental design showing floral elements, birds and butterflies, struck with LUCCA despatch cds in black on front, directed to Pisa. The receiver had to pay '4' crazie for the postage. A gem, opened up for display.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3450 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish, a superb horizontal pair in a deep shade with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "FIRENZE 13 AGO 1853" despatch cds alongside, on entire letter directed to Lucca, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A splendid cover, Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3451 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish, a superb horizontal strip of three with fair to enormous margins all round incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "FIRENZE 14 DIC 1855" despatch cds and "DOPO LA PARTENZA" handstamp alongside, on entire letter directed to Lucca. Reverse with "LUCCA STRADA FERRATA" transit cds from the following day. Sassone = € 3'750.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3452 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine-brown on greyish, a superb horizontal strip of three with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by "FIRENZE 18 DIC 1856" despatch cds, an information strike alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Upon arrival, an oval "AMMne GENe / DELLE POSTE" handstamp was struck to the obverse, the reverse was struck with an arrival cds (Dec 22) and the cover was taxed, as the regular rate was 6 crazie. File folds not affecting the franking, some wear, still an appealing item. Signed Köhler & A. Diena Sassone = € 3'750.rnProvenance: 118. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1999), lot 5734.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3453 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. carmine on greyish and 2 cr. light blue on greyish, two fine and fresh single examples with fair to large margins, cancelled by central strike of PD handstamp, "CORTONA 12 OTT 1854" despatch cds (Sassone AR = 7 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Arezzo. Reverse with AREZZO arrival datestamp (Oct 20). Cover with some tear and wear, nevertheless an interesting cover, signed Raybaudi Sassone = € 1'850 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3454 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 2 cr. light blue on greyish, a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to good margins, tied by "SERRAVEZZA 6 NOV. 1856" despatch cds (Sassone LU = 4 punti), an information strike and a framed "P.D." handstamp alongside, on cover directed to Carrara, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. The function of the PD is unclear on this inland cover. A beautiful item, signed Vaccari Sassone = € 1'100 + 110.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3455 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 4 cr. 'verde scuro su grigio', a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "LIVORNO 29 OTT 1855" despatch datestamp alongside on cover to Palermo, endorsed "Col vap Capri". Reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Oct 31). Signed R. Mondolfo with colour indication Sassone = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3456 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 6 cr. 'indaco su azzuro', a superb single adhesive with large to enormous margins including parts of four neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "P.B. 23 AGO. 1853 FIRENZE" despatch cds and "VIA DI SARZANA" postal treaty handstamp alongside on cover to Genova, endorsed "Col vap Capri". Reverse with arrival datestamp (Aug 25). A beautiful item, signed Balasse & A. Diena with colour indication Sassone = € 2'800.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3457 Toscana

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    1852 (April): 9 cr. in the rare shade 'viola bruno scuro su azzuro grigio', a fine and fresh top marginal example with large to enormous margins including parts of two stamps, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with "P.D. FIRENZE 31. AGO. 1853" despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and French "TOSC. Pt.-DE-BEAUVOISIN 5 SEPT 53" entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Douai. Reverse with PARIS transit and DOUAI arrival (Sept 5) cds's. Appealing cover to France, paid correctly in the overland rate. Signed Bolaffi, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3458 Toscana

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    1857: 1 q. black, a fine and fresh single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator to printed matter wrapper to Chiusi. Signed Em. & A. Diena Sassone = € 3'750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3459 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 1 c. 'bruno lilla' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple for this narrowly printed issue, good to huge margins incl. parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' of type II with clear "GROSETTO 5 NOV. 1860" despatch cds alongside, on printed matter cover to Scansano. A most interesting usage. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 9'000.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3460 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 5 c. verde, a fresh and fine horizontal pair with large to enormous margins all round including parts of a neighbouring adhesive, sheet margin at base with parts of the 'filo di riquadro', tied by "MASSA MARITTIMA 22 LUG. 1861" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside, on cover to Siena. An appealing presentation of the 10 centesimi special rate within the Toscana, posted after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 2'400+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3461 Toscana

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    First Day Cover 1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. bruno, a fresh and fine example with fair to enormous margins including parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by a dramatic strike of "EMPOLI 1 GEN. 1860" despatch cds, a cancellation from the first day of issuance, on cover to Pisa. Minor staining does not distract from the attractiveness of this first day cover of the Governo Provvisorio issue, one of four covers with the 10 centisimi from its first day. Signed G. Bolaffi; cert. A. Diena (1964) Sassone = € 160'000.
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3462 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. bruno, a fresh and fine example with fair to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring adhesives, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator in red with "LUCCA 4 APR. 60" despatch cds (Sassone = 7 punti), also in red alongside, on cover to Scansano. A most attractive 10 centesimi special rate usage within the Toscana. Signed A. & E. Diena, Avanzo.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3463 Toscana

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    Mixed franking Toscana Governo Provisorio with Sardinia 1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. carmine in combination with Sardinia 1855 10 c. brown, two fresh and fine adhesives in deep vibrant shades with fair to huge margins, cancelled together by stunning thimble "ARCIDOSSO 25 OTT. 1861" despatch cds (Sassone GR = 4 punti), on cover to Scansano. Reverse with SCANSANO arrival cds of the same day. An attractive example of this most interesting and very rare combination franking paying five times the 10 centesimi Toscana special rate, a gem for an advanced collection of the Risorgimento. Signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Fiecchi; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 35'000+.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in G. Bolaffi, Catalogo delle Affrancature miste del Risorgimento 1859-1862 (1991), on page 29.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3464 Toscana

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    1800/49: Selection 14 prephilatelic entire letters / covers incl. 1800 Livorno to Napoli with straight line "Toscana" in red, Napoleonic period 1812 / An 13 "19 PORTO-FERRAIO / ISLE D'ELBE" on cover to Torino, 1811 "113 PONTE-D'ERA" in red to Fucecchio, 1812 "114 RADICOFANI" in red to Acquapendente, 1812 "112 Arezzo" to Castiglio, 1816 BUONCONVENTO in red to Firenze, 1817 Frankfurt with ornamental "CONTRO BOLLO" to Firenze, 1835 framed Orbetello to Pitigliano, 1838 RADICOFANI in black and red, 1844 unframed ORBETELLO to Castel S. Niccolo, 1845 ROSSIGNANO datestamp to Massa Marittima, shown in Vollmeier 1974 on p. 123, , and 1849 "D'OLTRE MARE / LIVORNO", taxed and purified upon arrival. In addition 1860 entire from the administration of the Strade Ferrati Livornesi, cert. E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3465 Toscana

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    1851/60: Selection ten covers / entire letters incl. 1851 1 cr. carmine Firenze to Camaiore, 2 cr. light blue Firenze to Lucca, 4 cr. green-yellow Firenze to Bologna, 6 cr. dark blue Fucecchio to Genova, 1857 2 cr. blue Lucca to Firence, 4 cr. green-blue S. Marcello to Castiglion Fiorentino, also Governo Provvisorio 10 c. brown on four covers from Pieve S. Stefano, Roccalbegna, Lucignano & Pienza. Several competent signatures Sassone = € 9'300+.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3466 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Messina to Cette, France bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green, eight single examples in four different shades, fair to large margins, tied by light strikes of Bourbon-style MESSINA despatch cds in black. Information strike, framed PD and French "ITALIE / AMB. M. CENIS 23 FEVR. 62" entry cds in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA and TORINO transit as well as CETTE arrival (March 1) cds. An extremely rare mass usage to pay the 40 centesimi rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3467 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 12): Cover from Caronia to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde giallastro', a fine and fresh strip of three with good to large margins, tied by clear strikes of CARONIA despatch cds in black (Sassone ME = 12 punti), information strike alongside, reverse with arrival (Feb 14) cds. Attractive cover from this exceedingly rare post office. Signed A. Diena, E. Diena & Chiavarello; cert. Colla (2009) Sassone = € 800 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3468 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 24): Cover from Torricella Pelignato to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde cupo' and 10 c. 'bistro', two fine adhesives with good to large margins, tied by light TORRICELLA cds (Sassone CH = 12 punti), with information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the following day. A beauty with this rare cancellation, signed R. Mondolfo & Chiavarello; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 230 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3469 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Nov 30): Cover from Livorno to Firenze, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the rare shade 'bruno cioccolato scuro', a fine and fresh example with large even margins, tied by light LIVORNO despatch cds in black, clear information strike alongside, reverse with FIRENZE arrival (Dec 1) cds's. Special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862. Cert. Oliva (1999), Bottacchi (2000), Colla (2000) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3470 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 17): Cover from Covo to Martinengo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno tenue', a fine and fresh horizontal pair with good to large margins, tied by crisp COVO despatch cds (Sassone BG = 12 punti), clear information strike alongside, reverse with several transit and MARTINENGO arrival (Aug 19) cds's. An excellent strike of this rare datestamp. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 900 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3471 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Sept 18): Cover from Cambiago to a serviceman in Reggio, forwarded to Tortona, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro oliva', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear CAMBIAGO despatch cds (Sassone MI = 11 punti), clear information strike alongside, reverse with MILANO and REGGIO transit as well as indistinct Fieldpost arrival cds's. One sideflap and backflap missing, nevertheless an interesting item showing the special 10 centesimi rate to soldiers. Signed Bolaffi Sassone = € 120 + 3'250.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3472 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (March 17): Entire letter from Lomazzo to Milano, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'celeste grigiastro', fair to huge margins, tied on the day of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy by clear LOMAZZO cds in blue (Sassone CO = 7 punti). Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant and MILANO arrival cds's of the next day. A most attractive presentation of a first day usage. Cert. E. Diena (1990).
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3473 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb): Cover from Marsala to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', large even margins, tied at Napoli by clear straight-line SICILIA handstamp in red (Sassone = 10 punti). Reverse with NAPOLI transit and ROMA arrival (Feb 4) cds's. The cover was despatched directly at the vessel, the 20 centesimi adhesive paid the journey to the Papal border, the addressee had to pay '16' bajocchi. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 100 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3474 Italy

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    1859: 20 c. dark blue with rare variety: inverted embossing of the King's head 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, the inverted head very well embossed, clearly tied by "SESTRI PONENTE 8 SET. 61" cds, on large part cover (sideflaps and one backflap missing) to Genova. Reverse with wreathed GENOVA arrival cds of the same day. A most attractive part cover with this sought after rarity. Signed Em. Diena, A. Diena & E. Diena; cert. Bottacchi (2010) Sassone = € 35'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3475 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 1): Double rate entire letter from Torino to Paris, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro scurissimo', two single examples and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', three fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by clear TORINO cds with information strike and French "SARDAIGNE CULOZ 3 JUIN 61" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with PARIS arrival (June 3) cds. A beautiful cover, in addition an unusual way to pay the 80 centesimi rate.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3476 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 1): Cover from Milano to Paris, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso vermiglio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by clear MILANO despatch cds, "P.D." and French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG .. DEC. 63" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO transit and arrival (Dec 4) cds's. An appealing cover, despatched on the day of issue of the De La Rue issue, signed Vaccari.rnNote: An exceptionally late franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3477 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 2): Double rate Entire letter from Bari to Nice, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by clear double-circle BARI despatch cds, "P.D." in black and French "ITALIE MENTON 7 FEVR. 63" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA and VENTIMIGLIA transit cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing entire, signed Grioni, Raybaudi & Colla.rnProvenance: Collection Bigli.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3478 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 25): Quadruple rate registered envelope from Parma to Bologna, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio' in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with good to enormous margins, tied by light double-circle PARMA cds in red with ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Alessandra - Bologna ambulant cds and octagonal BOLOGNA arrival datestamp. Part of wax seals torn away leading to some paper loss on reverse, nevertheless an exceptional and attractive franking with four times 20 c. for the postage plus 40 c. registration fee. Signed Vaccari; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3479 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (July 4): Double rate cover from Messina to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa carminio lilliaceo', a fresh and fine example from position 12 with full frame 'fileto di riquadratura completo', good to large margins, tied by MESSINA despatch cds, clear information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival (July 6) cds and distribution cachet. Horizontal file fold away from the adhesive, still an interesting usage, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3480 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 4): Quadruple rate cover from Vezza d'Oglio to Breno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'ocra arancio', a superb example with even large margins, tied by clear VEZZA cds in blue (Sassone BS = 9 punti), an information strike alongside. Reverse with EDOLO transit and BRENO arrival cds of the next day. Cover slightly tatty, vertical file fold, nevertheless an extremely late usage of the 1858 print run in 1862, a superb usage of this rare adhesive paying correctly four times the 20 c. inland postage. Signed A. Diena, G. Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 7'000 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3481 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Oct 31): Registered Double rate Envelope from Milano to Sesto S. Giovanni, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by MILANO cds in red, an information strike and ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant and arrival cds of the next day. Part of the upper backflap missing, wax seals torn away laeding to some paper loss on reverse, nevertheless a desirable item showing the correct franking with twice 20 c. for the postage and 40 c. registration fee. Signed G. Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (2005) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3482 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (June 4): Entire letter from Torino to Thessaloniki, endorsed "Via di Genova con Piroscafi delle Messaggerie Imperiali Francesi", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'arancio carico', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by TORINO cds in black, "P.D." in black alongside. Reverse with GENOVA, "GENOVA - PORTO" and French "DARDANELLES TURQUIE" transit as well as indistinct cogwheel arrival (June 14) cds's in black. Lightest horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, nevertheless an attractive franking to a rare destination, the franking paying correctly the rate with French vessel to the Levant. Signed A. Diena & Oliva; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3483 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 29): Sixth weight rate printed matter from Torino, bearing Sardinia 1861 Printed matter issue 2 c. 'grigio verdastro', a vertical fine and fresh strip of three, good to enormous margins with parts of a neighbouring adhesive, tied by "TORINI / PERIOD. FRANCHI" despatch cds in red (Sassone = 4 punti). Sassone = € 2'000 + 110.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3484 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63 : Selection eleven covers/entires with shade and postmark interest incl. six covers with a combination of Sardinia 5 c. green & 10 c. bistre to pay the 15 c. Italy rate, one with rare TRAVERSETOLO cds (10 punti), cover with 10 c. bistre & 40 c. rose on quintuple Sicily rate cover, four inland printed matter items, either with single 1 c. numeral, pair 1 c. numeral or single 2 c. numeral (2). 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3485 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 28 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a pair, a strip of three and a combination franking with Italy 1862 VEII 10 c. bistre, 10 c. bistre, eleven single frankings, four double or pair frankings, and a strip of three, 20 c. blue, eight single frankings, one taxed and de-taxed, one to Venetia, one to Rome, taxed accordingly, also one double franking to France, 40 c. red, four single frankings, two on a double rate inland franking, two on covers to France. Eight certificates, many competent signatures.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3486 Italy

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861/63: Interesting Selection 54 covers / entires with a lot of shade and postmark interest incl. 5 c. green, a single local frankings, four pairs and a strip of three, 10 c. bistre, 25 single frankings representing the special Tuscany and Napoli rates & four double or pair frankings, one to Rome with the resulting taxation, 20 c. blue, 15 single frankings, one to Rome with the resulting taxations, and apir to France, 40 c. red, three single frankings, all to France. Many competent signatures, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3487 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (June 27): Double rate registered envelope from Firenze to Bologna, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde' and 40 c. 'rosa carmino' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 (Feb) 15 c. blue type I, three overall fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colours, tied by FIRENZE despatch cds, information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with octagonal BOLOGNA arrival datestamp of the following day. A most interesting, appealing and rare 'patriotic' usage to pay the 60 centesimi rate with twice 15 c. for the postage plus 30 c. registration fee. Cert. Oliva (1990), E. Diena (1992) Zanaria & Serra 0,60 N = € 6'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3488 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Feb 2): Cover from Torino to Krefeld, Prussia, endorsed "Voie de France", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in mixed franking with single Italy Regno 1861 I. emission 40 c. 'rosa chiarissimo' and 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, three fine and fresh adhesives, tied by TORINO cds in black, the two adhesives at left in addition by Prussian "AUS FRANKREICH PER AACHEN" entry cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in red. Obverse struck also by French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 4 FEVR. 63" entry cds in red. Reverse with distribution cds (Feb 5). Some bleaching of the cover at left, a correctly paid item to Prussia via France, an exceptional and splendid three-colour franking from the different issues. Cert. E. Diena (1994), Bottacchi (1994) Combination in Zanaria & Serra 0,60 unlisted.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3489 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 21): Entire December letter from Forli to Genova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 10 c. 'ocra arancia', two overall fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, the DLR definitive with few nibbed perfs at top, tied by light FORLI cds. Reverse with GENOVA transit as well as BOLOGNA arrival (Dec 24) cds's. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1989) Serra & Zanaria 0,15 I = € 7'500.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 42 covers with this combination on p. 402.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3490 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Feb 26): Cover from Commessaggio to Mantova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'arancio brunastro' in mixed franking with Italy Regno Tipo Sardegna 15 c. 'azzuro', fine and fresh adhesives, each tied by COMMESSAGGIO cds , "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit and MANTOVA arrival cds's of the next day. An appealing combination franking to pay the postage from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon, signed A. Diena Zanaria & Serra 0,25 H = € 900.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3491 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Sept 9): Envelope from Varenna to Hampton, Middlesex, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosso vermiglio' with complete 'filetto di inquadratura' from pos. 12 of the sheet in mixed franking with corner marginal Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. 'indaco scuro', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by VARENNA cds (Sassone CO = 7 punti), "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO and LONDON transit (Sept 12) cds's. An appealing combination franking to pay the postage to the United Kingdom. Cert. Sorani (1982). Zanaria & Serra 0,60 B1 = € 1'300 & Sassone = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3492 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Sept 14): Triple rate registered envelope from Milano to Como, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. 'indaco con riflessi violacei', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by MILANO despatch cds, the 80 c. centesimi adhesive in addition by straight-line ASSICURATO, all in red. Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant, VARESE transit and COMO arrival cds's of the next day. Cover with some toning, nevertheless an appealing mixed franking to pay the registered rate until the end of 1862 with three times 20 c. postage and 40 c. registration fee. Signed E. Diena, Raybaudi, Fiecchi & Oliva; cert. Botacchi (2004), Serra (2005). Zanaria & Serra 1,00 O = € 4'250.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3493 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Oct 16): Entire letter from Genova to New York, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'arancio carico' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. 'rosso carminio vivo', fine and fresh adhesives, tied by GENOVA despatch cds and in addition by "NEW YORK PAID NOV 10" arrival cds in red. "P.D." handstamp and clear French "ITALIE LANSLEBOURG 18 OCT 62" entry cds, both in red alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, nevertheless an appealing mixed franking to pay the 120 centesimi rate to the United States. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (1998). Zanaria & Serra 1,20 M = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 700.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3494 Italy

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862/63: Selection eight combination covers / entires with cancellation and shade interest incl. Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 10 c. bistre paying the 15 c. inland rate, two covers with Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 20 c. indigo / blue paying the rate to Venetia or Rome, Sard. 10 c. bistre & Italy 20 c. blue on triple rate 1862 cover in the special Sicily rate, three covers Sard. 5 c. green with Italy 1863 15 c. blue Effigie type I or II, and Sard. 40 c. rose-vermillion with Italy 1863 15 c. blue Effigie type II sent from the the 2nd Italian to the 2nd Austrian rayon. Two certificates.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3495 Italy

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    1862 (Oct 29): Cover from Pieve S. Stefano to Firenze, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giollastro', a fresh corner marginal adhesive, tied by clear "PIEVE S. STEFANO" cds in black (Sassone AR = 6 punti), reverse with SANSEPULCRO transit and FIRENZE arrival cds's of the same day. Local rate usage within Tuscany, signed A. & E. Diena Sassone = € 1'750 + 350.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3496 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 24): Cover from Petralia Soprana to Palermo, bearing 1862 10 c. 'arancio ocra', a fresh and fine example with vibrant colour, tied by clear Bourbon-style "PETRALIA SOPR." cds (Sassone PA = 8 punti), reverse with CEFALU transit and PALERMO arrival (Nov 26) cds's. Local rate usage in Sicily, cert. Colla (1995) Sassone = € 2'000 + 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3497 Italy

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    1862 (Sept 11): Cover from Firenze to Livorno, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giollastro', a right marginal example showing variety: partial 'linea di riquadro', a fresh and fine example, tied by light FIRENZE cds, information strike alongside, reverse with LIVORNO arrival cds of the same day. A very rare stamp, local rate usage within Tuscany, certs. A. Diena (1963, 1971) Sassone = € 16'250.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3498 Italy

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    1862 (Dec 1): Cover from Macerata to Cagli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro oliva', two fresh sheet marginal examples, tied by crisp "MACERATA FELTRIA MARCHE" cds (Sassone = 10 punti), a superb information strike alongside, reverse with FOSSOMBRONE and URBINO transit cds's of the next day. Appealing franking to pay the 20 c. inland rate, signed E. Diena, cert. Sorani (2003) Sassone = € 5'000 + 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3499 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 18): Entire letter from Livorno to Civiavecchia, endorsed "Via di mare", bearing 1862 10 c. 'arancio ocra', a single example and a pair from the left and right sheet margin, respectively, tied by fair LIVORNO cds, "DOPO LA PARTENZA" handstamp in black alongside, reverse with CIVITAVECCHIA  arrival (Nov 20) cds. 30 centesimi rate to the border of the Papal States using Italian Shipmail, signed Gaggero; cert. Colla (1996) Sassone = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3500 Italy

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    1862 (Nov 4): Cover from Polpenazze to Canavero, bearing 1862 20 c. indigo, a fresh single adhesive, tied by superb POLPENAZZE cds (Sassone = 8 punti). Cover with filing folds well away from adhesive and strikes, a most appealing strike. Sassone = € 200 + 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF
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