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Lot

Symbol

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

7571

1865: Coat of Arms, 6 b. black on grey and 8 b. black on white pair, used on cover, from ROME to BARCELONA (Spain), tied by diamond grill cancel in black, with faint Rome datestamp in black alongside (10 April 1866), also a black 'P.P', red French transit datestamp and a Spanish '4Rs' postage due mark in blue, endorsed top "Urgentissima' (most urgent), addressed to 'Cesare Boccolini' (Italian opera singer), on the reverse a Barcelona arrival datestamp (14 April 1866), does have a horizontal and diagonal crease not affecting stamps, soiled, otherwise a fine example of the 22 b. rate to Spain, rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7575

1868: 5 cts. blue-green, 10 cts. vermilion-orange and 40 cts. lemon-yellow, used on cover, from ROME to SEVILLA (Spain), cancelled by lozenge, tied by a Rome datestamp (31 Dec 1869), with a black 'P.P' alongside, also a red French transit datestamp (2 Jan 1870), the Spanish '4R' postage due mark in red applied to front on arrival in Spain, on the reverse a Sevilla arrival in black (7 Jan 1870), 5 cts. has a tear and is damaged across the top, however a neat and tidy tri-colour franking, attractive and scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7576

1867/68: 5 cts. blue-green, 10 cts. vermilion-orange and imperforate 40 cts. yellow, used on cover, from ROME to SEVILLA (Spain), cancelled by diamond lozenge, with Rome datestamp (14 Jan 1870) alongside which coincides with a red French transit (16 Jan 1870), a black 'P.P' and Red Spanish '4R' postage due mark also to front, on the reverse are black datestamps for Marseille (17 Nov 1870) and Bordeaux (18 Jan 1870) and an undated Sevilla arrival in black, 5 cts. has some creases, otherwise an attractive small envelope with a three colour franking, scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

Parma

Lot

Symbol

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

2346

1852 (June): 5 c. black on 'giallo chiaro' in a vertical strip of three showing gutter 'interspazio' between the 2nd and 3rd adhesive, a fine and fresh multiple with fair to overall large margins in a vivid shade, the lower two adhesives cancelled by part strike of PIACENZA double-circle datestamp. Certs. A. Diena (1973) & E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 9'000 for a gutter pair in the 'giallo arancio' shade. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2347

1852 (June): 5 c. black on 'giallo chiaro' and 10 c. black on white, two fine and fresh examples with fair to large margins, tied by "PIACENZA 5 MAG 1855" double-circle datestamp on cover to Milano, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An appealing cover, the franking paying correctly the 15 centesimi rate in the first Austrian rayon, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'950. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF140.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2348

1852 (June): 5 c. black on yellow, 10 c. black on white, and marginal 25 c. black on violet, three fine and fresh single examples with fair to overall large margins, the 5 centesimi just touched at top right, each adhesive tied by small grill obliterator, the 25 centesimi in addition slightly tied by "BORGO S. DONNINO 12 FEBR. 1856" double-circle datestamp, framed ASSICURATO handstamp in black alongside, on registered cover to Reggiolo, Ducato di Modena (sideflap missing). An attractive three-colour franking, paying correctly the 15 centesimi rate in the first LEGA rayon plus 25 centesimi registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 30'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2349

1852 (June): 5 c. black on 'giallo chiaro', two marginal examples, 10 c. black on white, and 40 c. black on blue with variety 'greca larga' a right, four fine and fresh adhesives with fair to huge margins, tied by two strikes of "PARMA 2. NOVEMBRE" three-line datestamp, framed "P.D." handstamp in black alongside, on entire letter to Genova, reverse with GENOVA arrival cds (Nov 4, 1855). An exceptional three-colour franking, paying correctly the 60 centesimi double rate to Sardinia. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Sassone = € 60'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2350

1852 (June): 5 c. black on 'giallo chiaro' and 15 c. black on rose, both in horizontal pairs, two fine and fresh multiples with good to enormous margins in vibrant shades, on cover to Vienna, the rightmost adhesive tied upon despatch by "PIACENZA 19 NOV 1855" double-circle datestamp, both pairs tied in addition upon arrival by three-circle '1' obliterator, which was used in Vienna to obliterate uncancelled adhesives on incoming mail. The reverse shows "WIEN 24 NOV." arrival cds. Part of address cut out but skillfully restored, neverheless an attractive item, the franking paying correctly the 40 centesimi rate for the third LEGA rayon, the Parmese adhesives cancelled not earlier than in Vienna. Signed Emilio Diena; cert E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 35'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2351

1852 (June): 5 c. giallo in mixed franking with 1857/59 25 c. 'bruno lilla', two fresh and fine examples with fair to large margins, tied by clear "FIORENZUOLA 22 SETT. 1858" despatch datestamp, framed "P.D" alongside on envelope to Genova. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds and distribution cachet. Two cover's corners stabilized, nevertheless a most attractive usage, the franking paying the single 30 c. rate in the tariff of March 1855 up to the receiver. Ex Provera, signed A. Diena & Grioni; cert. E. Diena (1980) Sassone = € 4'500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2352

1852 (June): 10 c. black on white in a right marginal horizontal strip of four, a fine and fresh multiple with fair to overall large margins in a vivid deep shade, cancelled by three strikes of the small grill obliterator. Signed A. & G. Bolaffi, A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 10'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2353

1852 (June): 10 c. black on white paper in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, cancelled by "PARMA 6 MARZO" straight-line despatch cds, framed "P.D." handstamp alongside on 1856 entire letter to Genova. Reverse with arrival cds (March 8). Attractive entire with the 30 c. rate to Sardinia, valid from March 1855. Ex Provera, signed A. & E. Diena Sassone = € 5'500. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2354

1852 (June): 10 c. black on white in horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with overall good to large margins, shaved at lower left, on cover to Varzi Lombardy, the multiple cancelled by two strikes of "PIACENZA 6 MAG 57" despatch cds, the rightmost stamp tied in addition by VOGHERA transit cds, framed "P.D." in red alongside. The reverse shows another VOGHERA transit (May 8) and VARZI arrival (May 9) cds's. An attractive item, paying correctly the 30 centesimi double rate in the first Austrian rayon to Lombardy. Signed A. Diena Sassone = € 6'000. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2355

1852 (June): 10 c. black on white, a vertical strip of three showing gutter 'interspazio' between the 2nd & 3rd adhesive, a top marginal vertical pair and a single example, fine and fresh adhesives with overall fair to huge margins, the single touched at top with horizontal filing fold, the six examples tied / cancelled by four strikes of "PARMA 3 FEBR. 58" cds, framed "P.D." handstamp in black alongside, on entire letter to Genova, reverse with GENOVA arrival cds (Feb 7). An exceptional item, paying the 60 centesimi double rate to Sardinia. Certs. A. Diena (1963), E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 82'000+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF5,000.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2356

1852 (June): 10 c. black on white in combination with 1853 5 c. in the rare shade 'giallo chiarissimo' and 15 c. vermillion, three fine and fresh single examples with good margins in vivid shades, tied by two strikes of "PARMA / 9. OTTOBRE" three-line datestamp to small piece. A most attractive three-colour franking including the sought-after bright yellow shade, signed Emilio Diena; certs. A. Diena (1973), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 14'450. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2357

Usage of Ducal adhesives during the second period of the Governo Provvisorio, 1859 (July 26) : 1852 10 c. black on white in combination with 1857 15 c. vermillion, two fine and fresh single examples with good to huge margins in vivid shades, tied by PARMA cds to cover directed to Comacchio, framed "FRANCO BOLLO INSUFFICIENTE" alongside, reverse with FERRARA transit cds. Sideflaps missing, nevertheless a most interesting cover few days before the Ducal adhesives were invalidated at the end of July 1859, signed Bela Szekula, Luzern; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 55'000.rnrnNote: Underpaid cover franked with 25 centesimi for up to 20 miles (=150 km). Comacchio was more than 150 km away from Parma and a rate of 40 centesimi would have been correct. However, the cover was not taxed. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2358

1852 (June): 15 c. black on rose in a horizontal gutter 'interspazio' pair, a fine and fresh multiple with fair to huge margins incl. parts of a neighbouring adhesive, just touched at lower right, cancelled by "PARMA 22 GENN 56" cds, framed "P.D" handstamp in black alongside, on envelope to Torino, reverse with indistinct TORINO arrival cds. A unique interspazio on cover, a most attractive franking paying correctly the 30 centesimi rate to Sardinia. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 550'000.rnReference: Displayed in Sassone catalogue on page 214. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF32,000.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2359

1852 (June): 15 c. black on rose in combination with 1855 25 c. 'bruno rosso', two fine and fresh single examples with good to large margins, tied together by "PARMA 22 GUGLIO." single-line datestamp, on entire letter to Gallarate, Lombardy, reverse with indistinct cds (July 24). An appealing entire, the franking paying correctly the 40 centesimi rate in the third LEGA rayon. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 10'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2360

Parma 1854 (March 6): Entire letter from Parma to Annonay, bearing 1852 40 c. blue, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins all round, tied by very rare three-line "PARMA / 6 / MARZO" despatch datestamp (Sassone PR = R2) in black, French "SARD. 10 MARS 54 Pt DE BEAUVOISIN" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with LYON transit cds and ANNONAY arrival (March 11) cds. Upon arrival taxed with '7' dêcimes in manuscript. Horizontal filing fold well away from the adhesives, addressee's name erased, nevertheless a very rare cancellation of the adhesive with the datestamp not the grill obliterator and in addition a very early entire from a rare provenance to France Sassone = € 4'850 + 25'000.rnNote: Prior to the first postal treaty in March 1855, letters to France had to be paid at 40 centesimi to the Sardinian border and were charged on arrival in France on the basis of the Franco-Sardinian postal treaty. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2361

1853: 5 c. 'giallo arancio' in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins in a vivid shade, tied / cancelled by two strikes of the small grill obliterator to piece with "BORGOTARO 9 GIUGNO 1854" double-circle datestamp alongside. An attractive item, signed A. Diena & Fiecchi; cert E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 4'750+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM

2362

1853: 5 c. 'giallo', two horizontal strips of three, two fine and fresh multiples with overall good to large margins in a vivid shade, one shaved at base, tied / cancelled by strikes of the small grill obliterator, by "FIORENZUOLA 6 LUGLIO 55" double-circle datestamp, and by framed "P.D." handstamp, all in red, on entire letter to Genova, reverse with GENOVA arrival cds's (July 8). An attractive item, paying in an exceptional way the 30 centesimi rate to Sardinia. Signed A. Diena & Asinelli; cert E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 21'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM