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  • Losnr. : 6567 Sardinien

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    1860: 20 c. dark-blue and 80 c. 'giallo arancio scuro', two fresh adhesives with fair to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "FIRENZE 25 GEN 61" cds, framed PD alongside, on envelope to St. Petersburg. Reverse with Milano transit (Jan 26), Chur - St. Gallen ambulant (Jan 28), Leipzig - Berlin ambulant (Jan 30) and St. Petersburg arrival (Jan 23, julian) datestamps and handwritten 'wfr 3' (silbergroschen) credited for the journey beyond Prussia. Due to small envelope size the two adhesives are glued at or over the edge of the cover, nevertheless an attractive and interesting franking paying correctly the 100 c. single rate to Russia via the German-Austrian Postal Union, in this case from the Toscana prior to the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 4'680.rnNote: The cover is directed to Adelaide Ristori, Marquisa del Grillo (1822-1906) at the Imperial Theater in St. Petersbug . Ristori was an actress known worldwide in the second half of the 19th century.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6598 Sizilien

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    1859: 20 gr. 'grigio ardesia' in combination with 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' and 5 gr. 'carminio scuro' from plate I, the positions 92, 21 with retouche and 21 from the respective plates, three superb examples with fair to huge margins all round, all in a deep vivid shade, tied by clear strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to entire letter from Messina to Paris with 'direct' vessel. Despatch datestamp (May 15, 1859) and boxed "P.D." as well as indistinct Marseille entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and Paris arrival (May 20) cds's. A gorgeous franking, correctly paying the 35 grana rate from Sicily to places in France beyond Marseille in the Franco-Bourbon convention of January 1854, the cover made its journey on board of the vessel 'Meandre' of the Messageries Imperiales. Signed Mondolfo, Raybaudi & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 30'250.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 359.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 17.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6421 Neapel

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    1815 (Feb 11): Noble autographed Entire letter sealed on both sides, written by Queen Charlotte (1744 - 1818), the queen consort of the British King George III, written in St. James Palace in London. It is directed to the King of the Two Sicilies and congratulates on the birth of princess Maria Antonia (1814-1898), who later became Grand Duchess of Tuscany from 1833 to 1859 as the consort of Leopold II.rnNote: The text says: "Sir my Brother. It is with infinite pleasure I congratulate Your Majesty on the birth of a Princess which your Dear Daughter in Law the Infanta of Spain and Hereditary Princess of the two Sicilies has by the help of Divine Providence brought into the World on the 19th of December 1814 and which you have named Antonia Maria Anna, and I very sincerely share with Your Majesty the Joy which this happy Event has occassioned you and your Royal Family. Supplicating the Almighty to continue daily his blessings to Your Majesty and to Your Royal Family, I remain with the greatest Sincerity Sir my Brother Your Good Sister Charlotte at St. James, the 11th February 1815"rnProvenance: Collection Paolo Vollmeier.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 6560 Sardinien

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    1859: 20 c. dark blue with extremely rare variety: inverted embossing of the King's head 'effigie capovolta', a superb adhesive with good to large margins, the inverted head very well embossed and only lightly tied by "MILANO 12 SET. 60" cds, on entire letter to Verona, a crisp information strike alongside, reverse with wreathed VERONA arrival cds of the next day. Between June 1859 and February 1862 mail between Sardinia and Venetia and vice versa could only be prepaid to the respective border station while the receiver had to pay the residual journey upon receipt. In this case '5' soldi had to be paid for the first Austrian rayon. Light horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive just mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive cover with this sought after rarity, in addition on an entire sent to Venetia. Signed Raybaudi; certs. A. Diena (1958), E. Diena (1990), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 37'500.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6569 Sardinien

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    1860: 80 c. 'giallo arancio chiaro', three fine and fresh adhesives with large to enormous margins, well embossed, each adhesive tied centrally by clear "GENOVA 2 LUG 60 4 S" cds, on triple rate cover, endorsed "Via d'Inghilterra" and directed to New York. Obverse is struck with "P.D.", two French entry cds's (July 4) added in Paris, one with "SARDAIGNE CULOZ", the other erroneously "ESPAGNE St. JEAN-DE-LUZ", an indistinct NEW YORK cds, and framed "Br. SERVICE" handstamp, all in red. Reverse with Paris - Calais ambulant cds (July 4) in black. The fragile cover paper was split and stabilized with Japan paper from the inside, some aging present, nevertheless a most interesting usage and a rare franking for a cover of more than 15 gram to the United States via France and British vessel. Cert. E. Diena (1989), Sorani (2004) Sassone = € 13'500.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6676 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Jan 19): Registered lettersheet from Ariano to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green and 10 c. bistre orange in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. red carmine, three fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear Bourbon-style ARIANO cds in black (Sassone AV = 5 punti), a clear information strike and ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the next day. A splendid three-colour franking, signed A. Diena; certs. E. Diena (1988); Serra (2005). Zanaria & Serra 0,55 D1 = € 6'500.rnNote: The franking is incorrect, as the letter rate was 15 centesimi plus 30 centesimi for the registration. For a single letter rate this letter is overpaid by 10 centesimi, for a second letter rate it is underpaid by 5 centesimi. As the inland rates were reduced on January 1st, 1863, it may be that the sender or the postal cleark was only aware of the letter rate reduction, not of the reduction of the registration fee from 40 to 30 centesimi.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 6866 Italienische Post im Ausland

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

    Losnr. : 6597 Sizilien

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    1859: 20 gr. 'grigio ardesia' in combination with 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo' and horizontal pair of 2 gr. 'azzuro chiaro', carta di Napoli, plate I, fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins all round, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover from Palermo to Amsterdam. Despatch datestamp (July 27, 59) as well as framed "P.D." and French "SICILE MARSEILLE 1 AOUT 59" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with Lyon - Paris ambulant, Paris transit and AMSTERDAM arrival (Aug 4) cds's. An impressive franking, correctly paying the 34 grana rate from Sicily to places in the second Dutch rayon in the Franco-Bourbon convention of January 1854, the cover made its journey on board of the vessel 'Hermus' of the Messageries Imperiales. The Netherlands being a very rare destination from Sicily. Certs. A. Diena (1972), E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 22'550+.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6389 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1850 (Aug 29): Partially paid Registered cover from Venezia to Genova, bearing on reverse Carta a mano 30 c. light brown type I from the first print run 'prima tiratura', a fine and fresh single adhesive with vibrant colour and good to large margins all round, tied by corsivo "Raccomandata" handstamp in red Sassone VE = 12 punti). Front struck by two-line "VENEZIA 26 AGOo" despatch cds, another strike of the Raccomandata handstamp as well as Sardinian "A.2" postal treaty handstamp in red. Reverse with "GENOVA 29 AGO 50" arrival cds in red. Horizontal file fold, cover opened up for presentation purposes, nevertheless a rare usage with the postage unpaid and the registration paid, also a rare cancellation of the adhesive. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 700 + 7'000.rnNote: The sender paid only the registration fee of 30 c. and the corresponding adhesive was added to the reverse. Postage was not paid by the sender and the letter was therefore taxed upon receipt with '8' decesimi.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6519 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. yellow-orange in a horizontal pair on front and 5 baj. violet, a single example on reverse, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins all round, cancelled / tied by mute grill obliterator to registered cover from Ferrara to Massa Superiore in Venetia. The obverse is struck by "FERRARA 7 SET. 59" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, reverse with "S.M. MADDALENA 7 SETe" transita datestamp at the border and MASSA arrival cds of the next day. Backflap shortened and repaired, opened up for presentation purposes, nevertheless an exceptional item full of postal history content incl. a usage in the first week of the Romagna issue, a rare registered mailing to Venetia with 4 baj. for the postage and 5 baj. registration fee in a rate valid only for two months in September and October 1859. Certs. A. Diena (1969), E. Diena (1989) Sassone listed but unpriced.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6747 Italien

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    1870 (Aug 5): Insured Envelope from Vercelli to Florence, endorsed "Valore dichiarato Lire 1'500", bearing an extremely rare single franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. scarlet definitive, tied by clear numeral '16' grill obliterator with VERCELLI despatch cds, framed RACCOMANDATO and ASSICURATO handstamps, all in black alongside. Reverse with two ambulant cds's and "FIRENZE RACCOMANDATO" cds (Aug 6) in black. Cover slightly tatty, some perforation irregularities, but an interesting and correct franking. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 16'000.rnNote: A commercial cover paying exactly the rate with 20 c. for the postage, 30 c. registration fee and 10 c. for an insured value of 100 lire or parts thereof, in this case 150 centesimi which make in total 200 centesimi. It is directed to the War Department as Florence was the capital of Italy between 1865 and 1870.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6851 Italien

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    1951 (Sept 11): Front of a large-sized registered envelope from Milano to Santiago de Chile, bearing 1948 Posta Aerea Campidoglio 1000 l. brown-lila perf 14, in total 15 examples (three horizontal strips of four & three single adhesives) and 500 l. ultramarine (8 single adhesives) in combination with 'Italia al lavoro' definitives 20 l. violet (3) and 100 l. brown-red (3), tied by "MILANO SUCC. 26 / VIA MOSCOVA" despatch cds, matching registration label alongside. Some imperfections as to be expected for an item of that sheer size, nevertheless an amazing franking for a cover between 640 - 660 gram paying 60 l. for the first weight rate plus 32 times 35 l. for the consecutive rates, 65 l. registration fee and 134 times the airmail surtaxe of 135 l., in total 19'360 lire. Sassone = € 11'350 on cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6418 Lombardo-Veneto

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    Newspaper stamps / Segnatasse per giornali 1859 (Jan): 1 kr. / (1 s.) black, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, tied by clear thimble "I.R. UFFICIO DI COMMISURAZIONE in VERONA" handstamp in black to issue no. 7 of February 12, 1860 of the magazine 'Kladderadatsch' printed in Berlin. A very rare usage on complete attractive newspaper, the stamp in perfect condition, a most desirable example. Cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1958) Sassone = € 36'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 7'000.rnNote: The use of this newspaper stamp in Lombardy is extremely rare as it could be used only for about six months until Austria had to cede it to Sardinia. Following Gaube - Die Zeitungsstempelmarken Österreichs und Lombardei-Venetiens (1962) on page 181/182 there exist only about 10-12 usages in Venetia on complete newspapers of which the present item is the most attractive one.rnReference: Depicted in Gaube - Die Zeitungsstempelmarken Österreichs und Lombardei-Venetiens (1962) on page 183.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6817 Italien

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    Airmail 1938 (Nov 18): Registered Cover from Genova to Sao Paulo, bearing 1929 Imperiale 50 l. violet, two single adhesives, 50 c. violet, 1 l. violet in a pair and 2 l. carmine in a horizontal strip of three in combination with 1930 Posta Aereo 50 c. brown, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "GENOVA No 9 / BORSA MERCI" cds in black, matching registration label alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA RACCOMANDATE" and VENTIMIGLIA transit and ambulant cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the Pirelli correspondence, correctly franked with 3 l. for a third letter rate cover abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus 12 times 9.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Brasil with a French Airmail carrier, in total 121,50 lire, paid with seven different values. Certs. E. Diena (1992), Colla (1992) Sassone = € 6'800+.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6764 Italien

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    1868 (July 7): Envelope from the 'MINISTERO DI MARINO' in Firenze, directed to the Chief Commander of the Italian Naval Division of South America in Montevideo, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 60 c. lilac, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '12' numeral obliterator, FIRENZE despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 10 JUIL. LANSLEBOURG" entry cds alongside. Reverse with blue cachet of the Italian Ministry of the Navy and "TORINO - SUSA" ambulant cds. Minor toning and some edge wear just mentioned for accuracy, a most interesting piece of postal history, the franking paying the 100 centesimi rate via Great Britain to the port in Uruguay. However the cover does not show any taxation for the last part of the journey from the port to the addressee (who was presumably at the port).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6531 Sardinien

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    1853 (Oct): 5 c. green in a vertical pair and 40 c. light rose, fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins, the pair with sheet margin at base, tied by light "NIZZA MARITTa 6 GEN 54" cds in black to envelope directed to Vendôme. Obverse struck with French "SARDAIGNE ANTIBES 7 JANV. 54" entry cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in red, reverse with Paris transit (Jan 10) and arrival (Jan 11) cds's. The pair with minor scuff at left due to its position at the cover edge, nevertheless an appealing cover with the 50 c. rate to France. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 21'500.rnNote: From the post office in Nizza Maritima there are also covers to France known which show an insufficient franking of only 45 centesimi, presumably an activity to defraud the postal service by a postal officer himself.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6398 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1850 (June 18): Entire letter written in Ferrara, Papal States, despatched at the the post office in Santa Maria Maddalena, Venezia and directed to Trieste, bearing Carta a mano 45 c. sky blue type I from the first print run, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to large margins all round, tied by rare three line "S. M. / Maddalena 18 GIUo" datestamp (Sassone RO = 8 punti), reverse with arrival datestamp (June 20). A most interesting entire writen in the Papal States which have not been part of the Austrian - Italian Postal Treaty prior to November 1852. Therefore the letter was posted in S. M. Maddalena on the northern side of the river Po in Venezia and franked correctly with 45 centesimi for the third rayon. Also a very early usage in the first month after issuing. Sassone = € 650 + 675 + 1'200.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 6693 Italien

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    1862 (Nov 19): Quintuple rate Lettersheet from Lagonegro to Potenza, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro giallastro' showing variety: imperforated at base, a fresh adhesive with full margin at base with 'filetto di riquadro' in combination with 40 c. 'rosa carminio' with part marginal selvedge at left showing variety: King's head only partially embossed, two fresh single adhesives, tied centrally by light Bourbon-style LAGONEGRO cds (Sassone PZ = 7 punti) in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with POTENZA arrival (Nov 21) cds. Sideflaps missing, nevertheless an interesting franking of utmost rarity paying five times the 10 centesimi local rate within the Napolitan provinces. Signed A. Diena, G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Dienna (1986) Sassone = € 34'700 + 800.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 41.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6890 Luxemburg

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    Katalognummer : P17A+28+30c
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    1878 (May 27): Stationery postcard 6 c. rose, sent from Luxemburg and directed to Lichtenstein, Saxonia bearing as additional franking 1875 Arms perforated 2 c. black and 5 c. lemon-yellow, fresh and fine examples, tied by LUXEMBOURG despatch cds. An attractive stationery postcard in the UPU system, full of postal history content, attractive and very rare. Signed E. Diena (1981).rnNote: When Luxemburg joined the GPU later UPU in July 1875, the postcard rate to other member of the postal union was set to half the letter rate abroad, i.e. at 12½ centimes. However, mail to Germany could be sent at a reduced rate of 12½ c. for a single rate letter and 6 c. for a postcard. The present postcard was issued at that rate for exactly this purpose and shows the imprint "Nach Deutschland / Pour Allemagne". Why the sender decided to uprate this card to approximately the general postcard rate is not clear.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 6678 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Sept 7): Lettersheet from Napoli to Athens, endorsed "Col Vapore Francese", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. bistre (2) in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 80 c. yellow orange, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by "NAPOLI (PORTO)" cds in black, an information strike and framed "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with Athens arrival (Aug 29, julian) cds. An exceptional mixed franking to pay the rate to Greece, valid from March 1862 to January 1865. The letter made its journey on the steamer 'Amerique' of the French Levant line. Signed Emilio & Alberti Diena; cert. Enzo Diena (1978). Zanaria & Serra 1.00 S = € 7'500.rnReference: Another cover from the well-known Durutti correspondence is depicted in Zanaria & Serra on page 183.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6818 Italien

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    Airmail 1939 (June 2): Registered Cover from Milano to Valparaiso, Chile, endorsed "Air France", bearing 1929 Imperiale 25 l. black-blue and 1930 Posta Aereo 1 l. violet, 2 l. blue and 10 l. carmine, tied by light "MILANO CORRISP. PACCHI RACCOM." cds in black, registration label alongside. Reverse with Milano - Genova & Genova - Ventimiglia ambulant and "VALPARAISO CHILE 10 JUN 39" arrival cds's. A most interesting commercial cover from the well-known Oertly correspondence, correctly franked for a cover between 10 and 15 gr. with 1.25 l. for the single rate abroad plus 1.50 l. registration fee plus three times 11.75 l. for each 5 gram for the Airmail transport to Chile via Argentina with a French Airmail carrier, in total 38 lire. Signed Oliva & Colla; certs. E. Diena (1985), Serra (1992) Sassone = € 3'500+.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6575 Sizilien

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    1859: 1 gr. in the rare shade 'bruno oliva grigiastro' from plate I, state II in combination with 5 gr. 'rosa carminio' from plate I, a left marginal example from position 91, two fresh and fine examples with good to huge margins all round, tied by one superb horizontally placed strike of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, the upper 5 gr. stamp tied in addition by oval VALLELUNGA despatch handstamp in blue, on registered cover directed to Palermo. Obverse with oval ASSICURATA handstamp in blue and "PALERMO ARRIVO 7 GEN. 59" arrival cds. A splendid ensemble from the first week of the Ferdinando definitives, a beautiful franking with the rare 1 gr. shade shade paying the 3 grana rate for 1½ sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Em. Diena & Golinelli; cert. Colla (1994) Sassone = € 26'000.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6607 Toscana

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    1851 (April): 1 cr. 'carminio cupo' in combination with 2 cr. 'azzuro vivo' and five examples of 4 cr. 'verde azzuro', seven fine and fresh single adhesives, all on bluish paper with vibrant colours and fair to enormous margins all round, an incredible franking in this quality, cancelled by five strikes of PD handstamp, the rightmost adhesive tied by "PIOMBINO 12 AGO. 1852" despatch cds, "PER CONSEGNA registration handstamp alongside, on cover directed to Siena. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day and oval 'SV' handstamp. The heavy cover was split horizontally far away from the franking, the two halfs rejoined and part of the address redrawn, nevertheless an amazing three-colour franking paying 23 cr. or 1 Lira toscana & 11 crazie. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 14'850.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6657 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (March 26): Cover from Ostiano to Mantova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', two fresh and fine examples with good to large margins, tied by OSTIANO despatch cds, information strike and intaglio handstamp of the "FORANIA ARCHIPRET. CAP. OSTIANI" alongside. Reverse with Milano - DESENZANO ambulant and Brescia transit as well as MANTOVA arrival (March 28) cds's. Up to May 1862, letters from Sardinia to Austria could only be paid to the border and were taxed for the residual journey. In this case, however, the sender had franked the letter to the bishop of Mantova at twice the normal rate which was accepted as full prepayment to the receiver and the due of '5' soldi was erased. Signed Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1990).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 6670 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (May 23): Double rate Entire letter from Noja to Foglianise, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 10 c. yellowish bistre (2), three fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light NOJA cds in black (Sassone BA = 8 punti), a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with Bari transit cds. Light horizontal filing fold well away from stamps and postmarks, underfranked by 5 centisimi to cover the double rate and therefore taxed with '1' (decesimi). Very interesting entire, signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1994) Zanaria & Serra 0,25F = € 2'300 / Sassone = € 1'000+.rnReference: Displayed and discussed on page 69 of Zanaria & Serra - Francobolli di Vittorio Emanuele II Re d'Italia.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6815 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6681 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Nov 9): Registered envelope from Milano to Ganna nearby Varese, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. indigo in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. rose carmine, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear straight line ASSICURATO handstamp in red (Sassone MI = 13 punti), another ASSICURATO strike and MILANO despatch cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with Milano - Como ambulant, Varese transdit as well as VALGANNA arrival (Nov 11) cds's. A rare and attractive mixed franking to pay the registered rate until the end of 1862 with 20 c. postage and 40 c. registration fee. Signed A. & E. Dienna, G. Bolaffi. Zanaria & Serra 0.60 J1 = € 1'300 / Sassone = € 12'000.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 159.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6767 Italien

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    1870 (Jan 4): Letter sheet from Venice to Scutari in Albania, bearing 1866 Torino printing 60 c. lilac, tied by '196' numeral obliterator with matching VENEZIA despatch cds in black alongside. Upon arrival in Scutari, Turkey 1868 Dulos 1 pi. yellow (Mi 14A) were added, cancelled by clear Scutari handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 3 / Tchilinghirian fig. 498) in blue with matching thimble "SCUTARI D'ALBANIA" arrival (Jan 13) cds alongside in blue. Reverse with oval TRIEST transit datestamp (Jan 5). Light horizontal file fold well away from the stamps, nevertheless a scarce and attractive mixed Italy - Turkey franking cover, signed E. Diena.rnNote: Part prepaid cover sent with the Austrian Lloyd to the port of Antivari, the part of the journey from there to Scutari had to be paid by the addressee.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 6758 Italien

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    1875 (May 8): Registered large-sized envelope from Roma to Paris, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine (8 single examples) in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue (8 single examples), tied by fair '206' numeral obliterator, matching ROMA despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Front struck in addition by indistinct French MODANE entry cds and framed "R" handstamp, both in blue. Reverse with Italian "TORINO - MODANE" ambulant and arrival cds (May 11) cds's. Cover with imperfections as to be expected for an item of that sheer size, roughly opened and shortened at top, an astonishing mass franking to pay the postage of eleven times the 40 c. rate to France plus 50 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1990).
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6832 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6790 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6725 Italien

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    1863 (Dec 15): Double rate Lettersheet from Polpenazze to Salo, bearing 1863 (Apr) 15 c. blue type II in a horizontal pair, the right adhesive showing variety: 'linea orizzontale non interrotta sotto la Q', tied by light POLPENAZZE cds in black, an information strike alongside. Reverse with BRESCIA transit and SALO arrival (Dec 17) cds. Light filing folds, nevertheless a very late and attractive usage of this adhesive in its last month.rnNote: 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.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 6683 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (June 2): Envelope from Milano to Boston, endorsed "via Inghilterra", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'arancio carico' in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. rose carmine, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear MILANO cds. French "ITALIE 4 JUIN 63 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds, "BOSTON BR. PKT PAID JUNE 17" arrival cds and boxed "Br. Service" handstamp, all in red alongside. Reverse with Italian ambulant cds. File fold away from the franking, nevertheless an attractive mixed franking cover correctly paying the single rate 120 centesimi rate to the USA. Signed Bettin; cert. A. Diena (1973) Zanaria & Serra 1.20 M = € 4'000.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 154.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 6865 Italienische Post im Ausland

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

    Losnr. : 6382 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red-vermillion type IIb, plate 3 in a block of four and a single example of the 30 c. brown type I, fresh and fine adhesives with good to enormous margins all round, the 30 c. applied over the block of four, all tied by framed "MILANO : 12 - 11" (1852) despatch datestamps, on large sized cover to Verona. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day, front with distribution handstamp. Vertical file fold well away from the franking, 30 c. adhesive detached for inspection and hinged back, a most interesting and exceptional combination to pay the 90 c. rate for a double rate cover in the third rayon beyond 20 Austrian miles. Signed G. & A. Bolaffi, E. Diena; cert. Ferchenbauer (2021) Sassone = € 70'000+.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6558 Sardinien

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    1859: 20 c. 'cobalto oltramare', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to enormous margins, well embossed, tied by clear Austrian-style "Lecco 8 AGO NOTTE" datestamp (Sassone CO = 8 punti) to entire letter to Salo. Reverse with Austrian-style SALO arrival (Aug 11) cds. Attractive and most interesting usage, signed Alberto Diena; cert. Vaccari (2003).rnNote: This cover was despatched after the end of the hostilities of the Second Italian War of Independence after the preliminary peace treaty of Villafrance (July 11, 1859) but before the final peace treaty of Zürich (Nov 10, 1859). While Sardinian adhesives had been in use in Lombardy immedeately, the Austrian datestamps were used much longer and later on replaced by Sardinian ones. The "Lecco Notte" datestamp was in use until March 1860.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6565 Sardinien

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    1860: 20 c. blue-grey in a horizontal pair, a fine and fresh multiple with good to enormous margins, sheet margin at right, well embossed, tied by "MILANO 8 GEN. 61" type 2 cds in red (Sassone = 7 punti), information strike and ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside, on part paid registered cover directed to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A splendid cover of utmost attractiveness full of postal history content. Cert. E. Diena (1992).rnNote: The franking on this cover paid the registration fee which had to be paid using adhesives. The postage for this item with a weight of 'g12' should have been 40 centesimi too, however only '20' centesimi were noted on the obverse to be paid in cash.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6536 Sardinien

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    1853 (Oct): 40 c. light rose in mixed issue franking with 1855 5 c. 'verde smeraldo scuro' in a horizontal pair, fresh adhesives with overall good to large margins, the 40 c. touched in the SE corner, light marginal precut in the NW corner, all well embossed, tied by light "ONEGLIA 8 AGO. 56" cds in black to small envelope to Brignolles, "P.D." handstamp and French "SARD. DRAGUIGNAN 10 AOUT 56" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with "NIZZA MARTTa" transit (Aug 9) and arrival cds (Aug 11). Lightest vertical file fold just mentioned for accuracy, a very rare franking to pay the letter rate to France, also very attractive. Signed Grioni; certs. Fulpius (1951), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 37'500.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6403 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1856c (April 1): Cover from Milano to the composer Giuseppe Verdi at his home in Borgo San Donnino nearby Busseto, bearing Carta a macchina 30 c. brown type III, a fresh adhesive with large to enormous margins, tied by "MILANO 1 / 4" cds. Sent within the Lega to the Duchy of Parma, signed Colla; cert. Babor (2002).rnNote: The letter was sent by the well-known publishing house Tito Ricordi of Milano and shows a honorific address "Al Celebre Maestro Cavaliere Signore Giuseppe Verdi, Officiale della Legion d'onore..". In March 1851 Verdi wrote the music for Rigoletto. This was the first of a sequence of three operas (followed by Il trovatore and La traviata) which were to cement his fame as a master of opera.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 6461 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio violaceo', falso type V, in combination with 5 gr. carmine plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, ASSICURATA handstamp in red alongside, on registered entire letter to Alimena nearby Palermo. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 11, 1860) cds in red, obverse with Palermo transit (Dec 15) cds in black, struck upon arrival of the vessel in Sicily. An appealing and impressive combination of a faked stamp to defraud the postal system and a correct stamp issued by it, 'paying' correctly the rate to Sicily for a registered letter of two sheets, sent with a commercial vessel. Signed Vaccari & R. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1962), E. Diena (1993), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 17'050.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6712 Italien

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    1863 (March 2): Entire letter from Napoli to Cosenza, bearing 1863 Tipo Sardegna 15 c. dark-blue, a fine and fresh adhesive, cancelled with crossed pen strokes, a "NAPOLI SUCCURSALE" cds alongside. First taxed with '3' decimi, this taxation later erased. Reverse with COSENZA arrival cds from the next day. An appealing item full of postal history. Signed Raybaudi.rnNote: This issue was first valuable 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.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 6573 Sizilien

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    1859: 1 gr. in the rare shade 'bruno olivastro' from plate I, state II, position 29 in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva scuro' from plate III, position 16, two fresh and fine examples with good to huge margins all round, tied by clear strikes of 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA 11 GIUG. 59" despatch cds and oval ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on local registered cover within Palermo. A very rare combination of same face value but different plates and shades, correctly paying the rare 1 grano local rate, doubled by registration. Signed Raybaudi & Golinelli; certs. Sorani (1994), Colla (1994) Sassone = € 75'000 for an isolated non-registered local usage with a 1 grana from plate I.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6643 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6496 Stato Pontificio

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    1864: 1 baj. 'verde scuro' in combination with 1867 2 baj. 'bianco verdastro' and 1862 5 baj. 'rosa carminio', three fresh and fine single adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by grill obliterator with "ARSOLI 2 APR. 67" despatch cds and ASSICURATA handstamp alongside, on registered cover directed to Roma. Attractive, cert. Raybaudi (1998).rnNote: After the introduction of the Lira pontifica as new currency in the Papal states in June 1866 and prior to the introduction of the new adhesives in centesimi currency, the old bajocchi stamps had to be used furtheron. The 8 baj. franking on this cover was equal to 40 centesimi, which was the correct registered double rate franking from office to office in the new rate of July 9, 1866.rnProvenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6859 Italienische Post im Ausland

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

    Losnr. : 6836 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6794 Italien

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    1893 (Aug 26): Large linnen registered envelope from Torino to New York, bearing 1891/96 Umberto 5 l. carmine & blue in mixed franking with four examples of 1879 Umberto 25 c. blue, tied by indistinct "TORINO (RACCOM.)" cds in black, registration handstamp alongside.The leftmost 25 c. adhesive slightly rubbed in the upper part, not distracting at all from this enormous and rare franking, as the usage of the 5 l. definitive is very rare on complete covers, the majority are cover fronts. Cert. Zanaria (1999) Sassone = € 40'000.rnNote: The franking of 600 centesimi suggest an envelope of the 23th weight rate between 330-345 gram with 25 centesimi postage for each 15 gram or parts thereof and an additional registration fee of 25 centesimi.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6675 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 17): Lettersheet from Torino to Intra, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 10 c. 'ocra arancia', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear TORINO cds. Reverse with TPO and VERDANO transit as well as INTRA arrival cds's of the next day. Signed A. Diena, G. Bolaffi & Oliva; cert. Colla (1993) 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.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6841 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6705 Italien

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    1862 (Oct 2): Registered Envelope from Milano to Genova, bearing two single adhesives of 1862 40 c. red carmine, the left stamp showing variety: imperforated at base, two fresh and fine adhesives, tied by two different two-ring cds's in red, one from October 3 with ornaments, one from October 2 without ornaments (Sassone = 8 / 11 punti). An information strike from October 2, and straight line ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with part GENOVA arrival cds (Oct 3). Part of backflaps below the wax seals lost, cover slightly refolded for presentation purposes, nevertheless an astonishing red-on-red combination, correctly franked with twice 20 c. for the double rate cover and 40 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'700 + 3'100.rn 
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6665 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Oct 10): Registered Quadruple rate part cover from Milano to Venezia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa vermiglio', a horizontal pair and strip of four, fresh and fine multiples with overall fair to large margins, the pair just shaved at base, tied by MILANO despatch cds in red (Sassone = 8 punti), framed RACCOMANDATO and "P.D." in the same colour alongside. Reverse with indistict Venezia arrival cds. Parts of the backflaps are missing, nevertheless of fresh appearance for a cover of that weight, postage four times 50 c. from the first Italian to the third Austrian rayon, registration fee in addition. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 11'725 + 1'000.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF

    Losnr. : 6593 Sizilien

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    1859: 5 gr. in the extremely rare 'vermiglio vivo' shade in combination with 1 gr. 'verde oliva grigiastro', carta di Palermo, both from plate II, two fresh and fine examples with good to huge margins all round, tied by one clear strike of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval ASSICURATA and PALERMO 23 GEN. 60" despatch cds alongside, on registered cover directed to S. Stefano di Camastra. Minor toning of the cover, nevertheless a most beautiful franking with this 5 gr. shade paying 3 grana for 1½ sheets from office to office, doubled by registration. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 45'900.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6770 Italien

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    1865 (Jan 1) De La Rue Printing 20 on 15 c.; 1867 (Jan 10): Entire letter from S. Pier d'Arena to Milano, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. sky-blue 'azzuro celeste', Type I showing variety: horizontal perf shifted strongly resulting in an adhesive with a reduced height, tied by superb '138' numeral obliterator with matching "S. PIER D'ARENA" cds in black alongside. Reverse with MILANO arrival cds of the same day. Light vertical file fold not distracting at all from this rare and interesting usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 4'000.rnReference: Depicted and discussed in Zanaria & Serra (1985) on page 220.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6671 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (April 11): Registered lettersheet from Colonnella to Lugo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. dark-green in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 40 c. red carmine, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear COLONNELLA cds in black (Sassone TE = 8 punti), an information strike and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with GIULIANOVA transit, "ANCONA a BOLOGNA" ambulant and LUGO arrival (April 13) cds's. An attractive mixed issue franking to pay 15 c. letter rate and 30 c. registration fee. Signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1984). Zanaria & Serra 0.45 F1 = € 1'300 / Sassone = € 1'000+.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 6760 Italien

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    1868 (Nov 18): Registered envelope from Nocera to Florence, bearing 1866 Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano', 40 c. 'rosa carminio' and 60 c. lilac in mixed franking with 1867 (April) DLR printing 20 c. blue, four fine adhesives, each tied by light '1547' numeral obliterator with matching NOCERA despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with FIRENZE arrival cds of the next day. Part of backflap missing and one sideflap torn, nevertheless a most attractive cover with a splendid four-colour franking, correctly paying the 150 centesimi rate with six times 20 c. for the sixth weight rate and 30 c. registration fee. Cert. Bottacchi (1997).
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6549 Sardinien

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    Second War of Italian Independence 1859, incoming: Entire letter written in Grand-Bornand, Savoy and despatched from Thones, directed to a serviceman in the 2nd grenadiers regiment to Piemont in the Italian campaign, bearing Sardinia 1859 10 c. 'bruno violaceo', a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins, well embossed, tied by indistinct "THONES 9 .. .." cds (Sassone CH = 6 punti). Reverse with Annecy transit, indistinct Sardinian ambulant and "R. POSTA MILe. SARDA (N. 1) 13 LUG 59" Fieldpost arrival cds's. An appealing and interesting entire written at about the time of the preliminary peace contract of Villafranca, franked in the military concessionary rate. Signed Calves Sassone = € 3'600 + 350.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6666 Italien

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

    Losnr. : 6663 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 12): Double rate Cover from Genova to Civitavecchia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa vermiglio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by "VIA DI MARE" handstamp applied in transit in Livorno, "LIVORNO UFF. DEL PORTO 12 DIC 63" cds and "CIVITAVECCHIA DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp alongside. Cover despatched directly to the vessel, the stamp tied in transit in Livorno, for the part of the journey within the Papal States the receiver had to pay '8' bajocchi. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an interesting usage in the last possible month of the Matraire definitive adhesives. Signed E. Diena, Raybaudi; cert. Sorani (1998).
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6583 Sizilien

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    1859: 2 gr. 'azzuro vivo', carta di Napoli, from plate I in a horizontal pair in combination with a single example of 10 gr. 'azzuro cupo', all fine and fresh with fair to good margins, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, on cover directed to Genova, endorsed "Co vapri Comle". Obverse struck by crisp wreathed "TRAPANI 19 - 7 59" despatch cds in red, "PALERMO ARRIVO 20 LUG. 59" transit cds and two-line "VIA DI SARZANA" routing handstamp. Reverse with "GENOVA ARRIVO 26 LUG 59" datestamp in red and distribution handstamp. Taxed for the Sardinian part of the journey a very attractive cover, signed A. Diena & Russo; cert E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 10'250+.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6653 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Sept): Cover from Sicily to Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro scuro', an exceptional example with huge to enormous margins, tied upon arrival in Genova with the "DA SICILIA" Shipmail entry handstamp in red (Sassone = 13 punti), a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA 27 SET 61" transit and "TORINO 27 SET 61" arrival cds's. The adhesive shows traces of double embossing ' doppia effigie', an extremely rare cancellation on a rare shade, applied on mail despatched directly to the steamer, presumably in Palermo and cancelled at embarkment in Genova. Certs. Miro (1956), Colla (1999) Sassone = € 3'500 + 9'000.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6417 Lombardo-Veneto

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    Fiscal stamps used as definitives / Marche da bollo usate per posta 1854: 5 c. green & orange-brown with the value in black typography, three fine and fresh adhesives with good perforation, tied by fair wreathed "MONZA 16 / 1" cds to 1856 cover, directed to Milano, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an extremely rare franking with fiscal stamps instead of postal definitives to pay the 15 c. rate in the first rayon, signed Emilio & Alberto Diena, cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1965) Sassone = € 23'250 / Ferchenbauer = € 20'000.rnNote: Until July 1857 the use of fiscal stamps to pay the postage was tolerated in Austria and Lombardo-Veneto.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6704 Italien

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    1862 (Dec 20): Entire letter from Napoli to Venezia, bearing 1862 40 c. red-carmine, a fresh and fine well centered adhesive, showing on all for sides the variety: additional frame 'filetto di inquadratura esterno' from pos. 12 of the sheet, tied by clear NAPOLI cds in black with information strike and "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with MILANO transit and VENEZIA arrival cds (Dec 23) ad well as oval "DISTRIBUZIONE IV" handstamp. Most attractive entire with this sought after variety, rare in such a quality, the entire correctly franked from the second Italian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed Fiecchi; cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 3'500 + 50%.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6462 Neapel

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    Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. carmine, falso type II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, one in black, one in red, framed "P.D." alongside, on cover to Odessa, endorsed "Per Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 26, 1859) cds in red and Paris transit (Jan 1) cds in black, obverse with octogonal "D. SICILES S.E. MARSEILLE 29 DEC. 59" French entry datestamp in blue and "FRANKREICH PER AACHEN FRANCO 1 1" Prussian entry cds. An extremely rare usage on a 'fully prepaid' cover to Odessa via France following the 1854 Franco - Bourbon postal treaty. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 18'000.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6625 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 17): Cover from Fratta, Umbria to Ronciglione, Papal States, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde gilliastro chiaro', a fine and fresh horizontal strip of four with good to large margins, tied by crisp strikes of FRATTA despatch cds in black (Sassone PG = 9 punti), reverse with Perugia & Orvieto transit as well as Ronciglione arrival (Feb 20) cds's. Attractive cover, the 20 c. franking paying only the postage until the Papal border, therefore taxed for the residual journey. Sassone = € 2'400 + 1'400.rnNote: Fratta Todine is a post office in the Perugia province, opened under Sardinian rule on February 1, 1861.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 6735 Italien

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    1867 (April 8): Double rate registered envelope from Torino to Padova, bearing 1863 DLR 5 c. grey-green (2) in mixed franking with 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II (3), five fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light '28' numeral obliterator with excellent matching "TORINO / ASSIC. E RACCOM." cds (Sassone = 6 punti) and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with ambulant and PADOVA arrival cds's of the next day. Roughly opened on top, nevertheless an appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the 70 centesimi rate with twice 20 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6611 Toscana

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    1852 (April): 9 cr. 'bruno violaceo su grigio', a fine and fresh single example with large to huge margins all round, parts of neighbouring stamp at base and sheet margin at top, tied by 'Muto a 5 sbarre' obliterator with crisp "P.D. FIRENZE 21. DEC. 1853" despatch cds and indistinct French entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Tournon. Reverse with Lyon transit (Dec 26) and arrival (Dec 27) cds's. Strong filing fold at top of cover well away from adhesive and postmarks stabilized from the cover's inner side, still a most attractive cove abroad. Signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 1'800.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 6776 Italien

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    1867 (Feb 4): Lettersheet written in Zante on the Ionian Islands abd directed to Genova, bearing 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. 'azzuro celeste' in Type III, a fresh adhesives with some perf irregularities at the right side, tied by framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI" shipmail handstamp in black, another information strike alongside. Reverse with Greek KERKYRA (Jan 26, julian) and Italian BRINDISI (Feb 10) transit cds's. Paid only for the Italian part of the journey, therefore taxed with '6' (decimi) upon arrival. Interesting cover despatched directly at the vessel of the Austrian Lloyd, signed A. Diena.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6454 Neapel

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    Shipmail to Sicily 1858: 10 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I in combination with 1 gr. dark rose, plate I, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval FRANCA and two-line "MES.A / 10 AGOSo" handstamps, both added in black alongside upon arrival in Messina, on entire letter to Siracusa, endorsed "Col Postale Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Aug 9, 1858) datestamp in red. Most attractive, the franking paying exactly the Shipmail's rate for one sheet with French vessel to Sicily. Signed Grioni, Bolaffi, A. Diena and others; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'150.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 6748 Italien

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    1871 (Aug 26): Lettersheet from Genova to Lima, bearing a rare franking of the 1863 DLR 2 l. scarlet definitive in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, tied together by clear numeral '13' grill obliterator with GENOVA despatch cds, "P.P." handstamp, both in black as well as "LONDON PAID" transit (Aug 29) cds in red alongside. Reverse with LIMA arrival cds (Oct 1) in black. Horizontal file fold, but a rare combination. Cert. A. Diena (1972) Sassone = € 7'000.rnNote: The correct franking via London was 180 centesimi and this amount is also not at to left of the cover. It is not not clear why the item was franked with 220 centesimi.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 6581 Sizilien

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    1859: 2 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'azzuro oltramare', carta di Napoli, from plate I showing the characteristic retouche of position 71 in the ciuffo of King Ferdinando, a fine example with fair to good margins, large sheet margin (8 mm.) with 'doppia linea di riquadro' at left, tied by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, "PALERMO PARTENZA 12 MAR. 59" despatch cds alongside, on cover to Leonforte. An exceptional combination of this extremely rare shade with sheet margin and retouche, for an advanced collection. Photostat of a sheet of the 2 gr. plate I with position indication is part of the lot. Signed Grioni; cert E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 40'000+.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6620 Toscana

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    Mixed frankings Toscana Governo Provisorio with Sardinia 1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. carmine and Sardinia 1855 20 c. dark-blue, two fresh and fine adhesives with good to huge margins all round including parts of neighbouring stamps, on registered envelope from Livorno to Bologna. The Sardian adhesive paying the postage of 20 c. was tied by "LIVORNO 5 NOV. 61" despatch handstamp in black, the Toscana adhesives paying the 40 c. registration fee was tied by "PER CONSEGNA" handstamp. Roughly opened on reverse not distracting at all from this most interesting and very rare franking, a gem fror an advanced collection of the Risorgimento. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 35'000+.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6674 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Nov 27): Entire letter from Magliano to Verdi in the Papal States, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde chiaro morto' in mixed franking with Italy Regno 1863 15 c. blue type II, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by crisp Magliano cds in black (Sassone RI = 6 punti). Reverse with "NARNI UMBRIA" transit cds of the next day. Partially prepaid to the Papal border, taxed upon arrival for the residual journey. An appealing fresh entire paying correctly the 20 centesimi rate for letters directed to the Papal States. Zanaria & Serra 0,20 O = € 350.rnProvenance: Collection Clitunno.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 6518 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 2 baj. yellow-orange, a fine horizontal pair with fresh colour and large even margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to entire letter directed to Reggio di Modena. "FORLI 26 GEN. 60" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive cover in the office to office rate of 20 centesimi, cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 5'000.rnNote. On November 1st, 1859, the Lira Italiana was introduced in the Romagna as new currency with one old bajocco being equal to five new centesimi. For a rate of 20 centesimi between two offices the sender had therefore to pay 4 bajocchi.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6757 Italien

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    1874 (Jan): Registered envelope from Filacciano to Paris, bearing 1866 Torino printing 10 c. yellow-ochre and 40 c. rose-carmine in mixed franking with 1867 (April) Torino printing 20 c. blue, three fine adhesives, tied by light '1487' numeral obliterator of Filacciano without a despatch cds alongside. Front struck in addition with framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp and French "ITALIE 19 JANV .. MODANE" entry cds in blue. Reverse with ambulant and PARIS arrival cds's. Part of backflap and paper underlying the detached wax seals missing, nevertheless an attractive three-colour franking, correctly paying the 70 centesimi rate with 40 c. for postage to France and 30 c. registration fee. Signed Raybaudi.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6437 Neapel

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    1858: 2 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, a horizontal pair from pos. 6+7 of the sheet with the stamps strongly shifted against eachother in the vertical direction, the left stamp in addition with a clear double print, large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval "Citta Ducale" handstamp (Sassone AQ / RI = 9 punti) in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (May 24, 1858). A fine and fresh cover with this exceptional combination of varieties, signed Avazo; certs Raybaudi (1980), E. Diena (1985), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 187,50 + 550+ 1'400.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6383 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1852 (Aug 20): Entire letter from Rovigo to Forli in the Papal States, bearing Carta a mano 15 c. rose type II, a fine and fresh example with even large margins, tied by ROVIGO two-line datestamp, FRANCA and "REGNO LOMBARDO-VENETO" handstamps. Struck on obverse also by FRONTIERE and "Regno L°V°" handstamps, all in black. The last handstamp was added at the border to the Papal States in S. M. Maddalena. Reverse with Ferrara transit (Aug 21) and Forli arrival (Aug 22) datestamps. Paid by the sender until the border, taxed upon arrival for the residual part of the journey. Two light horizontal file folds well away from stamp and postmarks, a most interesting and attractive part paid entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 6644 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Sept 2): Double rate Registered Cover from Ponte S. Pietro to S. Bonifacio, Venetia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno rossastro', 20 c. 'celeste chiaro, 20 c. 'celeste' and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', four fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, the 40 c. adhesive tied by ASSICURATO handstamp, the three other adhesives tied by "PONTE S. PIETRO" cds in black, information strike alongside. A most interesting and attractive cover with an appealing four-colour franking paying twice the postage from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon and in addition 40 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo, G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1991).
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6805 Italien

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    1929 (Nov 11): Registered Envelope from Genova to Napoli, bearing 1929 Vittorio Emanuele III 1,75 l. brown, perf. 13¾, tied by "GENOVA (SUCC. 10) (VIA XX SETTEMBRE)" cds in black, matching registration label and information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA FERROVIA" transit cds of the same day. A fresh and fine cover with this very rare brown definitive, correctly franked with 50 c. for the postage and 125 c. for the registration fee, an unusual usage in Genova, signed A. Diena & Russo; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 18'000.rnNote: The 1929 definitive perf 13¾ is known to be sold in the post offices of Bologna, to a lesser extent also in Roma and on Sicily (Caltanissetta and Enna).
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6591 Sizilien

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    1859: 2 gr. light blue in a horizontal strip of four, carta di Palermo, positions 31-34 from plate III, a fine and fresh multiple with fair to good margins, large sheet margin (9 mm.) at left, tied to registered cover by 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp, oval VALLELUNGA despatch handstamp (Sassone = R1), oval ASSICURTA, both in bluish black as well as "PALERMO ARRIVO 6 GEN. 60" arrival cds alongside. Attractive triple rate cover, the 4 grana rate doubled for registration, an extremely rare franking and despatch post office. Signed Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 30'000 + 16'500.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6513 Stato Pontificio

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    Official last day of usage 1868 (March): 20 c. 'solferino', a fresh and fine adhesive with deep vibrant colour and good perforation, tied by Italian-style rhomb obliterator to entire letter directed to Torino with clear Papal-style "ROMA 30 SET 70" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Torino arrival (Oct 2) cds and distribution datestamp. Correct 20 c. rate from the Papal States to Italy which was identical to the inland rate within Italy. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'800.rnNote: The adhesives of the Papal States had been officially valid in Lazio up to September 30, 1870. However, tolerated usage can be found until February 1871.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 6634 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Nov 18): Printed matter entire letter from Ferrara to Bordeaux, forwarded to Tournon-sur-Rhone, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva chairo' and 1861 Printed matter issue 1 c. grey-black, two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by central FERRARA cds in black. "P.D." handstamp in black and French "ITALIE 21 NOV. 61 AMB. M. CENIS" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO and PARIS transit as well as TOURNON-S-RHONE (Nov 24) arrival cds's. An appealing item. Signed Calves, E. Diena.rnNote: Printed matter rate to France up to 40 gram in the tariff of March 1861.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6572 Sizilien

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    1859: 1 gr. 'bruno ruggine' from plate I, a fresh and fine corner marginal horizontal strip of three of the positions 1-3 with good to huge margins all round, tied by two crisp strikes of the 'ferro di cavallo' handstamp to cover, light oval CASTELVETRANO despatch handstamp in red and "PALERMO ARRIVA 23 SET. 59" arrival cds alongside. Some aging of the cover, nevertheless a stunning multiple paying the 3 grana rate for a letter of 1½ sheets from office to office, a gem for a most advanced collection. Signed A. Diena, G. & A. Bolaffi, Russo; certs. E. Diena (1985), Colla (2004) Sassone = € 62'500.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6379 Lombardo-Veneto

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. 'rosso vermiglio chiaro' type I with fresh colour and good to huge margins all round, tied by very rare "Colico 23 GIU." two line datestamp in black (Sassone CO 11 punti = € 4'500) to entire letter directed to Castello-Valsolda. Reverse with Varenna (June 24) and Porlezza (June 25) transit cds's. The entire is undated, but the Varenna datestamp is known to be used not later than April 1851. Thus this cover was used in June 1850, in the first month of the Lombardo-Veneto definitives. An interesting usage from a rare office, cert. Caffaz (1998)  Sassone = € 180 + 825 + 4'500.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6457 Neapel

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    1859: 10 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate II in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 5 gr. dark lilac, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by superb "SALERNO 10 LUG. 1861" cds in black with three strikes of ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on cover to Vittoria, Sicily. Reverse with Napoli (July 17) and Messina transit (July 19) cds's. Part of backflaps missing, nevertheless a late usage of the Bourbon stamps, an extremely rare combination of utmost attractiveness, for a most advanced collection of Napoli or the early Kingdom. Signed A. Diena; cert. E, Diena (1985) Sassone = € 35'000+.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 6612 Toscana

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    1852 (April): 9 cr. in the rare shade 'viola bruno scurissimo su azzuro', a superb single example of the so called 'prugna' with large to monumental margins all round including large parts of four neighbouring stamps, tied by 'Annullo a rombi' type 2 obliterator with "P.D. FIRENZE 27. NOV. 1852" despatch cds in black and French "TOSC. Pt.-DE-BEAUVOISIN 3 DEC 52" entry cds in red alongside, on envelope to Paris. Reverse with arrival cds (Dec 3). Signed G. & A. Bolaffi, R. Mondolfo; cert. Oliva (1959), E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 6'000.rnProvenance: Collection Pedemonte, Bolaffi sale (March 1991), lot 548.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 6672 Italien

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    Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Feb 6): Envelope from Narni to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde cupo' in mixed franking with Italy Regno Tipo Sardegna 15 c. blue, two fine and fresh adhesives. The 15 c. was first sticked on the letter as a single franking and tied Papal States grill obliterator. Thereafter the Sardinian 5 c. adhesive was added to pay the correct 20 c. rate to the Papal border and tied by NARNI cds (Sassone TR = 6 punti). Reverse with ROMA arrival cds of the next day. Cover was taxed upon arrival with '3' bajocchi. A fresh and attractive cover full of postal history content. Cert. Fiecchi (1958).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 6775 Italien

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    1866 (Feb 21): Envelope from Milano to Ponte de Piave, Venetia, bearing the rarest 'gemelli' combination of 1865 (Jan) 'Ferro di cavallo' 20 on 15 c. blue in Type II and 'azzuro celeste' in Type III in mixed franking with 1863 DLR 5. 'grigio verde scuro' (3), five fine adhesives, tied by MILANO despatch cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in black. Reverse with TREVISO transit (Feb 27) cds. An appealing combination franking including the rarest combination two different types of the 'Ferro di cavallo', correctly paying the 55 centesimi rate from the second Italian to the second Austrian rayon. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 5'500.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6690 Italien

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    1862 (Nov 11): Double rate Lettersheet from Casalnuovo to Napoli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bruno scuro', the rare shade in a horizontal pair, tied by light Bourbon-style CASALNUOVO cds in black, an information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the next day. Light filing folds, nevertheless an interesting double letter rate usage of the local tariff of the former Napoli provinces, which was only possible between October 1862 when the Italian definitives came into use and end of December 1862, when the tariff was abandoned. Signed Emilio & Alberto Diena; cert. Enzo Dienna (1991) Sassone = € 12'000.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 41.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6482 Neapel

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    Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. yellow-orange and 20 gr. yellow-orange, two good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by light oval "UFFICIO POSTALE / DEL PORTO DI NAPOLI 1 GIU. 1861" despatch cds, on cover to Civitavecchia, endorsed "Postale francese". Reverse with arrival cds (Nov 13). The adhesives paid the Shipmail journey to Civitavecchia for a letter of 6 sheets, the addressee had to pay '22' baj. upon receipt. An exceptional franking in an outstanding quality, a cover for an advanced collection of Napoli or the young Regno. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1969), Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 29'300.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6761 Italien

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    1882 (May 25): Registered envelope from Ghedi to Casalbuttano, bearing a 'Two Kings' mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano' and 40 c. rose-carmine in combination with 1879 Umberto 20 c. orange, tied by perfect barred '1112' numeral obliterator with matching GHEDI despatch cds and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp alongside. Reverse with CREMONA transit and CASALBUTTANO arrival cds's of the next day. Cover shortened at left and top, nevertheless a fresh three-colour franking of utmost attractiveness correctly paying the triple rate registration with three times 20 c. for the postage and 30 c. registration fee.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6529 Sardinien

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    1851 (Jan): 40 c. 'rosa lilla', a fresh and fine right marginal adhesive with good to huge margins all round, tied by Rombi mute obliterator with light  "SESTRI PONENTE 31 LUG 53" despatch cds in black (Sassone GE = 10 punti) alongside, on entire letter to Codogno in Lombardo-Veneto. Reverse with Genova transit (Aug 1) and two-line CODOGNO arrival (Aug 3) datestamps. A very attractive usage of this sought after adhesive on an entire from the second Sardian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed A. Diena; certs. G. Bolaffi (1968), Bottacchi (1996), Colla (1996) with shade indication Sassone = € 40'000 + 2'100.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 6425 Neapel

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    1860: ½ gr. dark carmine, plate II in a horizontal strip of four with even large margins all round and vibrant colour tied by clear "SOLMONA 16 LUG. 1861" cds (Sassone AQ = 10 punti) with information strike alongside, on cover directed to Catignano, reverse with Popoli (July 17) and Penne (July 18) transit cds's. A stunning beauty, a most attractive cover in the 2 grana special Sicily rate of February 1861 from office to office, the multiple tied by a rare datestamp. Signed Emilio Diena, Alberto Diena, R. Mondolfo, G. Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. Enzo Diena (1986) Sassone = € 13'500 + 2'100.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6553 Sardinien

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    1858: 10 c. 'terra d'ombra chiaro' in combination with 1857 40 c. 'rosso scarlatto chairo', two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, cancelled by fair "NIZZA MARa 9 SET 58 3 S" cds, information strike and French "SARDAIGNE - ANTIBES / A M F 10 SEPT 58" entry cds and PD, both in red alongside, on envelope to Paris, French ambulant on reverse. Cover slightly tatty and aged, nevertheless an interesting combination of different print runs to pay the 50 c. rate to France. Signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi; cert E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'100.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 6522 Romagna

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    1859 (Sept): 8 baj. rose, a fine single adhesive with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by mute grill obliterator to part paid double rate entire letter directed to Rovigo. "FERRARA 15 DEC. 59" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive and most interesting entire with the 8 baj. franking paying twice 20 centesimi to the border to Venetia in the November 1859 rate while the addressee had to pay '10' soldi for a double rate letter in the first Austrian rayon. Signed Mondolfo & A. Bolaffi; certs. G. Bolaffi (1968), A. Diena (1968), E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 32'500.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6721 Italien

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    1863 (April 29): Lettersheet from S. Caterina to Piazza Armerina, bearing 1863 (Feb 10) 15 c. blue type I, a single adhesive and a horizontal pair, tied by two clear strikes of framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp in blue (Sassone CL = 13 punti), another strike and "S.CATARINA" despatch cds, both in blue alongside. Reverse with CALTANISETTA transit (April 29) and PIAZZA arrival (April 30) cds's. Some edge wear, nevertheless an attractive cover paying 15 c. postage and 30 c. registration fee. Signed A. Dienna; cert. E. Diena (1997) Sassone = € 350 + 9'000.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 298.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6448 Neapel

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    1858: 5 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Monteparano handstamp (Sassone LE / TA = 9 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Nov 1858) cds in red. An interesting and attractive cover, the postage pays the rate for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Avanzo & E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 67.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 6652 Italien

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    Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 11): Cover from Pontremoli to Sabbionetta, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by clear rare PONTREMOGLI despatch cds in blue (Sassone MS = 6 punti), an information strike alongside. Reverse with Parma & Casalmaggiore transit as well as arrival (Jan 12) cds's. Horizontal file fold not distracting at all from this appealing usage of this exceptionally rare shade in combination with a datestamp cancellation introduced in the Sardinian period, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 13'500 + 350.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6762 Italien

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    1887 (March 6): Envelope from Milano to Dresden, bearing a 'Two Kings' mixed franking of 1866 Vittorio Emanuele Torino printing 30 c. 'bruno castano' in combination with 1879 Umberto 10 c. carmine, tied by clear barred duplex '181' numeral obliterator & MILANO FERROVIA cds. Reverse with "DRESDEN-ALTST." arrival (March 9) cds. Cover with edge wear, nevertheless an interesting franking correctly paying the double UPU rate. Signed Sorani.rnNote: The cover is directed to Ermenegildo Antonio Donadini (1847 in Spalato - 1936 in Radebeul), an Austro-German painter, photograph and art collector who became in 1881 professor of figurative painting in Dresden.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 6523 Romagna

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    Adhesives of the Papal States used in the Romagna, 1852 (Jan): ½ baj. grey in a horizontal pair, fine and fresh with good to large margins all round, cancelled by CODIGORO handstamp (Sassone FE = 7 punti), on reverse of cover directed to Ferrara, arrival cds (July 27, 59) aside the franking. Unfolded for presentation purposes, an attractive item. Signed Raybaudi; certs. A. Diena (1972), Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 7'000 + 600.rnNote: Between June 12, 1859, when the provisional government was proclaimed and August 31, 1859, the last day prior to the issuance of the Romagna definitives, adhesives of the Papal States were furtheron in use.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 6619 Toscana

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    1860 (Jan): Stemma di Savoia 40 c. 'carminio cupo', a fresh adhesive with good to enormous margins all round including parts of the upper neighbouring stamp, tied by light strike of thimble "FIRENZE 28 NOV 61" despatch cds in black, a clear information strike, "P.D." in black and French "ITALIE MARSEILLE 30 NOV. 61" entry cds in red alongside, on entire letter to Bastia. Reverse with Genova transit (Nov 29) and Bastia arrival (Dec 2) cds's. an attractive and interesting shipmail usage to pay the Italian 40 centesimi rate to France, in this case to Corsica. Signed Calves Sassone = € 3'500.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF
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