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Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3001
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, 1929-55, Sampling of the See's Specimens, neatly mounted on five pages (one homemade for the 1929 First Issue, White Ace album pages for the rest); First Issue missing #5 and #8 but includes Special Deliveries; later issue comprise #143-144, 145-148, 156-157, 171-172, 187-188, 189-191, 192-194, 197-199 and C9-C15, with regular issues #187 onward with "SAGGIO" perfined; all exceptionally clean and fresh, as to be expected, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Very Fine, fun and interesting collateral material; imaged in full online. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,435 ($1,610). Estimate $400 - 500. Suggested Bid $400-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-500
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:05:35 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3002
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Cat No: 1-13, E1-E2
Vatican, 1929, First Issue Definitives & Special Delivery complete, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott 1-13, E1-E2), wonderfully fresh, with gum either never hinged or very lightly hinged, generally Very Fine, a lovely and scarce set. Sassone 1-13, E1-E2. 2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:06:07 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3003
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Cat No: 23 var.
Vatican, 1933, 25c dark olive & black Garden & Medallion, left margin imperf variety (Scott 23 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Fine to Very Fine, rare, signed. 2013 Sassone 23e; €400 ($450). Estimate $100 - 150. Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)
Suggested Bid $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:06:37 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3004
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Cat No: 23 var.
Vatican, 1933, 25c Vatican Palace & Obelisk, vertical pair imperf at left (Scott 23 var), o.g., never hinged, fresh mint and attractive, Very Fine, scarce variety. 2013 Sassone 23e; €800 ($900). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:07:04 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3005
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Cat No: 23 var.
Vatican, 1933, 25c Vatican Palace & Obelisk, imperf right margin horizontal pair (2019 Scott 23 var), fresh; some trivial gum loss from hinge removal, Very Fine, a very scarce item, signed Bolaffi & A. Diena. 2013 Sassone 23; €560 ($630). 2019 Scott $425. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:07:25 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3006
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Cat No: 28
Vatican, 1933, 1L Gardens & Medallions, photographic essay in blue (Scott 28), magnificent and incredibly rare, with vignette printed in unissued blue on perforated card stock, with the center a photo design in sepia brown affixed from reverse, Very Fine and choice, a cornerstone exhibition piece, ex-Federici, signed "ED" (E. Diena), with accompanying 1988 Enzo Diena certificate. 2013 Sassone E28e; €5,500 ($6,170). Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:07:47 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3007
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Cat No: Design Type A8
Vatican, 1933, Gardens & Medallions series, undenominated composite proof (Scott Design Type A8), a splendid and exceedingly rare imperforate composite proof of the final design, but without value indications, showing the die proof of the engraving of Pope Pius XI being pasted into the die proof of the frame; pristine, Extremely Fine and choice, a superb exhibition item, ex-Federici, signed "E Diena", with 1988 E. Diena certificate accompanying. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:08:11 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3008
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Cat No: 28
Vatican, 1933, 1L Pope Pius XII, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprint (Scott 28), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce multiple. Sassone 28. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:08:48 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3009
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Cat No: 28 var.
Vatican, 1939, 1L Pope Pius XI, privately produced In Memoriam issue (Scott 28 var), following the pope's death on Feb. 10, 1939, a printer in Livorno, Egisto Chirici created a memorial to the pontiff by overprinting a black mourning border on the 1933 1L value (Scott #28); presented here are five examples of this unofficial issue: one mint (never hinged, but with small paper adhesion at upper left—and apparently signed by Chirici himself!); one unused on a "souvenir sheet"; plus three used on special mourning covers, one dated 18.2.39 bearing the memorial alone and addressed to Chirici, the other two bearing #62-63 & 65-67 as well and dated 2.3.39—the last day of usage according to the Sassone catalogue; two articles (one in English, one Italian) accompany, Very Fine, a lovely holding; see it all online. Catalogo Encic. Ital. FR1. Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:10:05 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3010
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Cat No: 32-34
Vatican, 1933, Gardens & Medallions issue, frame and center vignettes for 5L to 20L values (Scott 32-34), a magnificent and extremely rare pair of proofs, undenominated, for the finished 5L to 20L values of the series; each with minor margin flaws (e.g., tiny hinge thin or hinge soak), largely irrelevant as only a few such items exist, Fine to Very Fine, signed "AD" (A. Diena), with his accompanying 1970 photo certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:11:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3011
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Cat No: 34
Vatican, 1933, 20L St. Peter's Basilica, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprint (Scott 34), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, scarce multiple. Sassone 34. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:11:22 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3012
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), o.g., fresh and nicely centered; few small hinge remnants, mostly Fine to Very Fine or better, with 2004 A.P.E.X. certificate for 3.70L on 10L high value. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,635. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:11:49 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3013
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh mint, Very Fine, a nice set. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,635. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:15 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3014
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), a fresh, postally used set, Very Fine, signed "AD" (A. Diena). Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,520. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:32 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3015
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), the set, tied to small part of presentation folder by 29.2.38 Vatican c.d.s.'s; fresh, generally Very Fine, a lovely and scarce item, signed, with 2001 APEX photo certificate and 1958 W. Wonneberger guarantee card. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,520. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:54 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3016
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Cat No: 37a
Vatican, 1934, 2.05L on 2L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 37a), horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh mint, the right stamp the error, Very Fine, scarce variety, error stamp signed "AD" (A. Diena), with his 1970 photo certificate accompanying. 2013 Sassone A37g; €750 ($840). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3017
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Cat No: 37a
Vatican, 1934, 2.05L on 2L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (Scott 37a), a stunning stamp all around, with great color, clean paper, excellent margins and a face-free cancel, Very Fine, signed A. Diena, with his 1964 certificate. Sassone A37g. Bolaffi 37b. Scott $800. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:34 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3018
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, a beauty, signed. Sassone A38h. 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:55 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3019
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), o.g., wonderfully fresh, Very Fine, scarce variety, signed "ED" (E. Diena). 2013 Sassone A38h; €400 ($450). 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:12 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3020
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), fresh and beautifully centered, with the "2" of surcharge additionally showing the broken number type, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone A38h; €600 ($670). 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:28 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3021
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Cat No: 41-46
Vatican, 1935, 5c-1.25L Juridical Congress complete (2019 Scott 41-46), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 41-46; €1,200 ($1,340). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:56 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3022
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Cat No: 41-46
Vatican, 1935, 5c-1.25L Juridical Congress complete (2019 Scott 41-46), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, very scarce thus. 2013 Sassone 41-46; €1,200 ($1,340). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:16:23 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3023
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Cat No: 44
Vatican, 1935, 75c International Juridical Congress, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprint (Scott 44), block of 4, fresh and near-pristine, top stamps with the slightest evidence of hingeing, Very Fine+, a lovely and rare multiple. Sassone 44. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:16:46 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3024
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Cat No: 47-49, 51, 53-54
Vatican, 1936, 5c//5L Catholic Press issue, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott 47-49, 51, 53-54), complete group of six as issued, o.g., never hinged; 5c slight, minor gum glaze spot from mount, otherwise fresh, Very Fine, a lovely and very scarce group, each signed "AD" (A. Diena). Sassone 47-49, 51, 53-54. 2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:17:07 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3025
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Cat No: 47//54
Vatican, 1936, World Exposition of the Catholic Press (Scott 47//54), gutter blocks of 4, the set basically complete, as #49 catalogues €1000 and #51 is "dashed" in CEI; those offered here are crisp and clean, o.g., never hinged; a few with gutters creased, the 10L with two spots of gum missing in the selvage only, Very Fine, a tough group. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 47-48, 50, 52-54; €1,206 ($1,350). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:17:36 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3026
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Cat No: 55-60
Vatican, 1938, 5c-1.25L Archaeological Congress complete (Scott 55-60), gutter pairs, o.g., never hinged, each fresh and clean; light crease in gutters as usual, Very Fine, uncommon, especially as a complete set. Sassone 55-60. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 55-60; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:18:31 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3027
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Cat No: 72-76
Vatican, 1940, 5c to 2.75L Small Medallion issue, imperf proofs complete (Scott 72-76), lovely quality imperforate set of archive proofs in issued colors on ungummed proof paper, all fresh as the day they were pulled, Very Fine, a lovely and rare set, each signed "ED" (E. Diena), with all but the 1.25L additionally signed "AD" (A. Diena) as well. 2013 Sassone P72-P76; €930 ($1,040). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:19:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3028
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Cat No: 72 var.
Vatican, 1940, 5c Small Medallion, imperf at right margin (Scott 72 var), a lovely example in a pristine mint horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 72b; €800 ($900). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:19:35 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3029
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Cat No: 84 var.
Vatican, 1945, 25c Works of Charity, printed on joined paper (Scott 84 var), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 84c; €1,300 ($1,460). Estimate $300 - 400
A superb example of this elusive rarity, which was produced when small quantities of the "silk" paper variety were "joined" with normal paper, nearly all of which were destroyed by the Postal Administration at the completion of printing . Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:20:22 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3030
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Cat No: 88 var.
Vatican, 1944, 80c Antonio da Sangallo, Pontifical Academy, double impression of vignette (Scott 88 var), fresh and clean, near-perfectly centered, with close double printing of vignette as always, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 88g; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:21:11 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3031
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Cat No: 89a var.
Vatican, 1944, 1.25L Academy of the Virtuosi, imperf top margin single (2019 Scott 89a var), position 6 from the only sheet of 50 examples, o.g., never hinged; very slight and minor gum disturbance, Very Fine, rare, signed "AD" (A. Diena). 2013 Sassone 89c; €1,300 ($1,460). 2019 Scott $1,900 for pair. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:21:35 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3032
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Cat No: 91 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5c second Small Medallion, imperf-between vertical pair (Scott 91 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, striking and scarce. 2013 Sassone 91h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:22:17 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3033
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Cat No: 91 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5c second Small Medallion, vertical strip of four, imperf between middle stamps (Scott 91 var), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, a scarce, eye-arresting variety. 2013 Sassone 91h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:22:52 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3034
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Cat No: 92 var.
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, varieties (Scott 92 var), two lovely errors, one a right margin imperforate variety, the other a left margin horizontal pair imperforate vertically; each fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 92e, 92f; €420 ($470). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:23:48 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3035
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Cat No: 92 vars
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, varieties (Scott 92 vars), a striking pair, one an imperforate right margin single (never hinged), plus a left margin horizontal pair imperforate vertically (hinged, signed); each fresh, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 92e, 92f; €420 ($470). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:24:26 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3036
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Cat No: 92 var.
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, horizontal left margin pair imperf between (Scott 92 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, a splendid and rare variety. 2013 Sassone 92g; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:25:01 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3037
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c second Small Medallion, imperf at right and at left (Scott 93 var), two splendid, Post Office fresh examples, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 93f; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:25:43 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3038
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c second Small Medallion, block of four, imperf left margin (Scott 93 var), o.g., never hinged, fresh and near-pristine, Very Fine, striking and scarce. 2013 Sassone 93f; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:26:25 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3039
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c dark green Papal Arms of Pius XII, imperf at left margin (Scott 93 var), block of 97, a complete pane of 100, less positions 9-10 & 20 at upper right, with a complete vertical strip of ten of the left margin imperforate; sheet previously folded in half horizontally; some vertical perforation separations at right of variety and along right-most column, o.g., never hinged, the errors Very Fine with the rest of the sheet F-VF, a nice example of a tough variety. Catalogo Encic. Ital. 93f; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:27:12 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3040
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Cat No: 94 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1L second Small Medallion, imperf at top and at bottom examples (Scott 94 var), a choice pair of full-margined examples, each showing full lathework, etc.; both fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 94d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:27:43 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3041
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Cat No: 95 var, 97 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1.50L & 5L second Small Medallion, top or bottom imperf varieties (Scott 95 var, 97 var), lovely pair comprising 1.50L full bottom margin imperforate, plus 5L as a full top margin imperforate example, o.g., never hinged, clean and fresh, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 95d, 97d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:28:08 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3042
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Cat No: 95 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1.50L second Small Medallion, imperf-between vertical pair (Scott 95 var), fresh and near-pristine, o.g.; top stamp very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a beauty. 2013 Sassone 95h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:28:38 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3043
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Cat No: 97 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5L rose violet & black Garden & Medallion, bottom margin imperf single (Scott 97 var), a choice example with full sheet margin at bottom, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an unlisted value in Sassone; scarce. Sassone 97 var. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:29:24 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3044
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Cat No: 99-100 vars
Vatican, 1945, 1L & 3L Works of Charity, part-perf varieties (Scott 99-100 vars), eye-catching pair of fantail varieties, both fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 99d, 100c; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:30:10 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3045
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Cat No: 100 var.
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, vertical pair imperf-between (Scott 100 var), o.g., fresh, Very Fine, a striking and very scarce variety. 2013 Sassone 100f; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:30:30 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3046
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Cat No: 100 vars
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, scarce imperf varieties (Scott 100 vars), each in pairs, the horizontal showing right margin imperforate, the vertical bottom margin imperforate, o.g., never hinged, fresh, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 100c, 100d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:31:04 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3047
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Cat No: 100 var.
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, block of four, imperf at bottom (Scott 100 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, exceptional quality, scarce variety. 2013 Sassone 100c; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:31:27 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3048
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Cat No: 101 vars
Vatican, 1945, 5L Works of Charity, three part-perf varieties (Scott 101 vars), choice group of three lovely items: a vertical pair imperforate at top; an imperforate right margin single; plus a horizontal pair imperforate at left, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 101c, 101d; €660 ($740). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:31:54 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3049
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Cat No: 101 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5L Works of Charity, bottom margin vertical pair, imperf between and at bottom (Scott 101 var), a wonderful, superior quality example of this rare and eye-catching variety, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice. 2013 Sassone 101fa; €700 ($780). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:32:17 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3050
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Cat No: 102 vars
Vatican, 1942, 20c on 5c Provisional Surcharge, bottom margin strip of five with varieties (Scott 102 vars), a spectacular variety-laden strip, yielding a strip of three imperforate-between and imperforate at bottom margin, plus a partial row of double perforations between positions 2 and 3, etc., o.g., never hinged, select quality, Very Fine, an eye-arresting rarity, signed "AD" (A. Diena). 2013 Sassone €1,200+ ($1,340). Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
