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  • Lot# : 6401 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing fine and fresh frankings with horizontal pairs of the 1 grana from the second plate including pair 2 gr. 'verde oliva grigiastro' on cover with oval CANICATTI in red-brown to Palermo, and two covers with 2 gr. 'bruno oliva chiaro', one stamp retouched, sent from Milazzo to Palermo and Palermo to Modica, one signed A. & E. Diena and one cert. E. Diena. Sassone = € 5'400.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6402 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'azzuro oltremare' from plate I, a fine and fresh example with good to huge margins from pos. 11, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, two-line "MESa 1859 / 17 SETTe" arrival cds alongside. Light horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, an appealing cover with this elusive shade. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 40'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6403 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro smorto' from plate I, a fine and fresh example with good to huge margins from the corner marginal position no. 1, cancelled by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" cds (March 15, 59) alongside. An appealing cover, signed A. Diena, Mondolfo & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6404 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'cobalto scuro' from plate I, a right marginal horizontal pair from positions 39 & 40, fresh and fine multiple with good to huge margins all round, each tied by crisp 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, the right adhesive lightly in addition by ASSICURATA handstamp, oval CALTANISSETTA despatch and "PALERMO ARRIVO" arrival cds (Jan 7, 59) alongside. An attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the rate from office to office plus 2 gr. registration surcharge, sent within the first week of the issue. Signed Mondolfo, Avanzo & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 7'000+.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 284.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6405 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of four covers bearing single fine and fresh frankings of the 2 grana blue from the first plate incl. covers from Corleone, registered double rate from Catania, from Licata and Trapani to Palermo and Messina, two certs. Colla and competently signed. Sassone = € 5'575.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6406 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the very rare shade 'azzuro smorto' from plate II, a fine and fresh example from position 98, good to huge margins, tied by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, clear oval CATANIA handstamp alongside, on cover to Leonforte, internally dated 'April 11, 59'. Lightest horizontal filing fold well away from the adhesive and cancellation, a clean and appealing cover with this elusive shade. Cert. Colla (2022) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6407 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'azzuro vivo' from plate II, a fine and fresh example from position 63, good to huge margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, CASTROGIOVANNI despatch handstamp with wavy frame (Sassone = 9 punti) and "PALERMO ARRIVO" (May 11, 59) alongside, on entire letter. An appealing item, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 4'500 + 1'400.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6408 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'azzuro oltramare' from plate II, a fine and fresh horizontal pair from positions 3 & 4, left adhesive with substantial printing loss, good to huge margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, clear two-line MESSINA cds (Jan 8, 59) alongside. Horizontal filing fold well away from adhesives and cancellation, stabilised from the interior, nevertheless an appealing double rate cover, in addition a very early usage. Signed A. Diena with shade identification, Mondolfo & Raybaudi Sassone = € 18'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6409 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing single fine and fresh frankings of different shades of the 2 grana blue from the second plate, one marginal on covers from Trapani, Mistretta and Messina, all competently signed. An attractive ensemble Sassone = € 5'700.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6410 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro', carta di Palermo, a fine and fresh single example with good to large margins, tied to cover to Palermo by crisp 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval ornated SALEMI despatch cds (Sassone TP = 6 punti) alongside. Light file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an attractive cover. Sassone = € 875 + 350.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6411 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, two single examples from positions 19 and 12 of plate III, two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, tied to cover to Palermo by clear 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, wreathed CATANIA despatch cds (July 18, 59) and "PALERMO ARRIVO" cds (July 20) alongside. The cover with strong central file fold and torn but skillfully repaired, an appealing double rate franking, signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6412 Sicily

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro verdastro', carta di Napoli, a horizontal strip of four from positions 91-94 of plate III, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, tied to cover to Agrigento by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, wreathed MESSINA despatch cds (April 23, 60) alongside. An exceptional quadruple rate cover, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 30'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6413 Sicily

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    1859: A choice group of three covers bearing single fine and fresh frankings of different shades of the 2 grana blue from the third plate on covers from Aderno, Messina and Termini with corresponding oval despatch hadstamps and directed to Messina, all competently signed. An attractive ensemble Sassone = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6414 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. 'rosso sangue' from plate I in combination with 1 gr. 'bruno oliva' from plate II, two fine and fresh examples with fair to huge margins all round, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, two-line "MESa 1859 / 21 DICe" despatch datestamp and oval ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on registered entire letter directed to Agrigento. Some patina on cover, nevertheless a most appealing franking. Signed Fiecchi; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 14'900.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6415 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' fom plate I, stampa secca, a horizontal pair in combination with 2 gr. cobalto from plate II, carta di Napoli, three fine an fresh adhesives with fair to huge margins all round, in a vivid colour, tied by clear strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA" despatch cds (Feb 22, 59) and oval ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered entire letter directed to Agrigento. A most appealing franking paying 6 grana for 3 sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Golinelli; cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 31'550.rnProvenance: Collection Golinelli.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6416 Sicily

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    1859: 5 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'rosso brunastro' from the retouched pos. 19 of plate I in combination with 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' from pos. 17 and two examples of 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro' on carta di Palermo from pos. 66 & 75 of plate III, four fresh and fine examples with good to superb margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to entire letter from Messina to Livorno, endorsed "Postale Francese". Despatch datestamp (Jan 16, 1860) alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (Jan 19). A most attractive three-colour franking paying correctly the 19 grana rate fto Tuscany, the most interesting cover made its journey with the French vessel 'Pansillipe'. Signed Emilio Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 45'625.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6417 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'indaco nero', a right marginal example from position 30 and a retouched example from position 21, a superb franking with fair to huge margins all round, tied by light strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue, oval MODICA despatch handstamp and oval ASSICURATA handstamp, both in blue as well as "PALERMO ARRIVO 18 MAR 59" in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Palermo. Strongly damaged cover skillfully enhanced, also at right of the franking, part of address redrawn, nevertheless a stunning appearance in blue. Signed A. Diena, Russo & Asinelli; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 63'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6418 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' in combination with 1 gr. in the very rare shade 'bruno oliva grigiastro' from the 2nd state of plate I, 1 gr. 'bruno oliva chiaro' from plate II and two examples of 2 gr. azzuro from plate I, a superb three-colour franking including a two-value 'gemelli' usage, with overall fair to huge margins, tied by clear strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp in blue, oval VALLELUNGA despatch handstamp and oval ASSICURATA handstamp, both in blue alongside, on registered May 1859 entire letter directed to Palermo, the arrival cds in black struck also slightly on the 10 grana adhesive. The two 1 grano values touched at top and part of backflaps missing, just mentioned for accuracy and not distracting at all from the utmost attractiveness of this franking paying 8 grana up to one ounce from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1994) Sassone = € 25'400.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6419 Sicily

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    1859: 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' and pair  2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Palermo from plate III, fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, tied by light 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Palermo to Genova. Despatch datestamp (Aug 13, 1859) and "VIA DI SARZANA" handstamp in black alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp (Aug 20). An appealing overland franking, signed Em. Diena & Grioni Sassone = € 8'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6420 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. 'grigio ardesia' from pos. 91 and 2 gr. azzuro, carta di Napoli from pos. 60 of plate II, two fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Messina to Torino, endorsed "postale francese". Despatch datestamp (Feb 7, 1859) and "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red alongside, reverse with GENOVA arrival datestamp in black (Feb 11). Taxed with '2' (decimi) handstamp for the Sardinian part of the journey. An attractive franking paying correctly the 22 grana double rate to the port in Sardinia, a most interesting cover. Signed A. Diena & Russo; cert. Sorani (1990), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 12'600.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6421 Sicily

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    1859: 20 gr. in the very rare shade 'nero ardesia', 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' and 2 gr. 'azzuro smorto' from plate I, three fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, the 2 gr. adhesive in addition by "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" shipmail handstamp in red, on cover from Messina to Genova, endorsed "Col Postale Francese". Despatch datestamp (March 7, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival datestamp in red. A most attractive franking paying correctly the 32 grana triple rate to Sardinia, the most interesting cover made its journey with the French vessel 'Vatican'. Signed R. Mondolfo, Raybaudi, Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 42'250.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 413.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6422 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (July 9): Sardegna 1861 5 c. 'verde oliva intenso', two single examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by bourbon-style NOTO cds (Sassone  SR = 4 punti), on cover to Palermo. Reverse with arrival (July 12) cds. 10 centesimi special rate in the Napoletan provinces. Sassone = € 6'000 + 110.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6423 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 26): Sardegna 1861 10 c. 'bruno grigio olivastro', a fresh and fine adhesive with fair to huge margins all round, tied by bourbon-style oval BARRAFRANCA (Sassone CL = 12 punti) despatch handstamp, on cover to Catania. Reverse with PALERMO arrival cds (June 29). Special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily. Cert. Vaccari (2004) Sassone = € 500 + 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6424 Sicily

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    Bourbon cancellations on Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 30): Sardegna 1861 10 c. 'grigio olivastro chiaro', a fresh and fine adhesive with even large margins all round, tied by bourbon-style framed "PET. SOPRANA" (Sassone PA = 12 punti) despatch handstamp, on cover to Palermo. Usage of Sardinian adhesives in their first month in Sicily, special 10 centesimi rate within Sicily. Signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1978) Sassone = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6425 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 so. 'bistro arancio su grigio', a fine to fresh example with good to large margins, tied by "FIRENZE 27 GIU 1857" despatch cds on entire printed matter directed to Ferrara, Stato Pontificio,"P.D" handstamp alongside, reverse with indistinct FERRARA arrival cds. A spectacular item with the 1 Soldo adhesive paying correctly the Printed matter rate to neighbouring states in the LEGA postal convention. Signed Em. & A. Diena, Mondolfo, Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6426 Toscana

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    1851 (July): 1 cr. 'carminio su grigio', a superb horizontal pair in a deep shade with good to large margins, cancelled by pen strokes and tied in addition by "LASTRA A SIGNA 15 MAR. 1856" despatch cds (Sassone FI = 7 punti), an information strike alongside, on entire letter directed to Cascina nearby Pisa, reverse with CASCINA arrival cds of the same day. A splendid cover Sassone = € 1'500 + 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6427 Toscana

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    1851 (July): 1 cr. in the rare shade 'carminio violaceo su azzuro', a superb horizontal strip of three with good to enormous margins all round incl. parts of a neighbouring stamp, tied by 'a ragno' mute obliterator with "LUCCA 6 AGO. 1851" despatch cds (Sassone = 10 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Parma. Reverse with PARMA arrival cds (Aug 9). An appealing item with an interesting shade and postal history, the franking paying the LEGA rate to the border with the Ducato di Parma, the residual journey taxed. Signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 6'300+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6428 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 4 cr. 'verde azzuro su grigio', a superb single adhesive with large to enormous margins incl. parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by "LIVORNO 2 MAG.1857" despatch datestamp, information strike alongside on envelope to Palermo, endorsed "Via di Mare". Reverse with indistinct arrival datestamp in red. Signed Bolaffi & Avanzo Sassone = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6429 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 4 cr. 'verde su grigio' and 1 cr. 'carminio chiaro su grigio', two fine and fresh examples from each of these stamps, four adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by two strikes of "FIRENZE 3 DIC. 1854" despatch cds, "P.D." handstamp alongside on entire letter directed to Verona, Veneto. Reverse with VERONA arrival datestamp (Dec 5). Cover with some tear and wear, nevertheless an interesting cover, cert. Colla (1994) Sassone = € 3'900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6430 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 6 cr. 'ardesia su grigio', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by 'Muto a sigillo' obliterator with "PIETRASANTA 23 SET. 1853" despatch cds (Sassone LU = 9 punti), "P.D." and "VIA DI SARZANA" postal treaty handstamps alongside on cover to Torino. Reverse with SARZANA and GENOVA transit, Torino - Genova ambulant and TORINO arrival (Sept 25) cds's. A most attractive item, correctly franked in the June 1852 postal convention, cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6431 Toscana

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    1851 (July): 9 cr. 'bruno violaceo su grigio', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by PD handstamp in red with another strike, "PISA 18 NOV. 1854" despatch cds and French "TOSC. Pt.-DE-BEAUVOISIN 23 NOV 53" entry cds, all in red alongside, on cover to Paris. Reverse with PARIS arrival (Nov 23) cds. Appealing cover to France, paid correctly in the overland rate. Signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6432 Toscana

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    1857 (July): 1 so. ocra, a superb example with large to enormous margins including large parts of the neighbouring adhesive at right, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator to printed matter entire from Firenze, directed to Urbino, Marche. Reverse with arrival datestamp (Aug 28, 1858). A most attractive entire with a splendid adhesive of utmost rarity that fine, paying correctly the printed matter rate between July 1853 and 1859 for a printed matter item between two neighbouring LEGA states. Signed Em. Diena; certs. Oliva (1959), A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 55'000.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6433 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 5 c. 'verde gilliastro', a fresh and fine horizontal pair with large to enormous margins including parts of a neighbouring adhesive, the multiple cancelled centrally by framed "P.D" handstamp with clear "MARCIANA 28 AUG. 1860" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Pisa. Reverse arrival cds of the following day. An appealing presentation of the 10 centesimi special rate within the Toscana. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 3'600+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6434 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 10 c. bruno, a fresh and fine example with fair to large margins, tied by "TORRITA 6 MAR. 1860" despatch cds (Sassone SI = 10 punti) to cover to Siena. A rare and attractive 10 centesimi special rate usage within the Toscana. Cert. Raybaudi Sassone = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6435 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. carminio, a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by thimble "FIRENZE 15 LUG. 60" despatch cds, a clear information strike alongside, on cover to Roma. Some edge toning, nevertheless an appealing presentation of the 40 centesimi rate in the third rayon up to the receiver in the Papal States. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 3'000.rnNote: Tuscany was the only State under control of the Sardinian government, from where it was possible in 1860 to completely pay the postage to the addressee in the Papal States. For all other states, split payment was agreed upon in the postal conventions.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6436 Toscana

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    1851/60: Selection 16 covers / entire letters incl. 1851 pair 1 cr. carmine Livorno to Firenze, 2 cr. blue, two single frankings, one with 'Muto a rombi' (9 punti) from Arezzo, one from Radicofani, 4 cr. green, two single frankings from Livorno to Napoli and to Margliano nearby Napoli, respectively, 6 cr. ardesia, two single frankings from Firenze to Massa superiore and Verona, Veneto. 1857 2 cr. blue Firenze to Pisa, 4 cr. green Firenze to Perugia, 6 cr. blue Livorno to Milano also Governo Provvisorio 10 c. brown, single Toscana rate frankings on five covers from S. Giovanni, Seravezza, Piombino, Lucignano & Subbiano, and 20 c. blue Firenze to Siracusa. An appealing and interesting ensemble, full of postal history, several competent signatures, one certificate Sassone = € 18'900 + 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6437 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6438 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6439 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6440 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6441 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6442 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6443 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6444 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6445 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6446 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6447 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6448 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6449 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6450 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6451 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6452 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6453 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6454 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6455 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6456 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6457 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6458 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6459 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6460 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6461 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6462 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6463 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6464 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6465 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6466 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6467 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6468 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6469 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6470 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6471 Italy

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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. two covers with Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 10 c. bistre paying the 15 c. inland rate, Sard. 5 c. green & Italy 40 c. red-carmine on triple inland rate, Sard. 10 c. bistre & Italy 20 c. blue on cover to Switzerland and four covers to the Papal States with Italy 1863 (Feb / April) Effigie VEII, both types in combination with Sard. 5 c. green (3) or overpaying with 10 c. bistre.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6472 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6473 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6474 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6475 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6476 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6477 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6478 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6479 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6480 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6481 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6482 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6483 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6484 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6485 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6486 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6487 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6488 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6489 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6490 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6491 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6492 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6493 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6494 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6495 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6496 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6497 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6498 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6499 Italy

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

    Lot# : 6500 Italy

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