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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale: 738

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Vatican City
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3081
Symbol:
Cat No: C1-C8

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image Vatican, 1938, First Issue complete, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott C1-C8), a sensational set with vibrant colors on crisp, clean paper, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, two top values signed.
2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 1-8; €400 ($450).
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:50:34 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3082
Symbol:
Cat No: C16-C17

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1948 Archangel & Tobias complete (Scott C16-C17), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh and well-centered, Very Fine.
Sassone S.502.
Scott $640.
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:50:52 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3083
Symbol:
Cat No: C16-C17

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1948 Archangel & Tobias complete (2019 Scott C16-C17), o.g., never hinged, fresh mint, Very Fine.
Sassone S.502.
2019 Scott $640.
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:51:04 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3084
Symbol:
Cat No: C16-C17

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1948 Archangel & Tobias complete, on Registered, flown Airmail First Day Cover (Scott C16-C17), a lovely, neat, cacheted First Day Cover with the pair neatly tied by one of two "Citta del Vaticano/28.12.48/Posta Aerea" c.d.s.'s, with reverse showing "Roma Ferrova/5.1.49/Posta Aerea" c.d.s., along with Torino 6.1.49 Raccomandatta arrival, Very Fine, an exceptionally scarce FDC, especially on a flown cover, signed "AD" (A. Diena).
2013 Sassone S.502; €1,400 ($1,570).
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:51:36 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3085
Symbol:
Cat No: C20-C21 vars

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1951 Gratianus complete, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott C20-C21 vars), a magnificent, superb quality set, each beautifully centered with full, pristine o.g. which is never hinged, Very Fine+, scarce, each signed.
Sassone 20-21 vars. 2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,400 ($1,570).
Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:52:20 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3086
Symbol:
Cat No: C22-C23 vars

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1953 Dome of St. Peter's complete, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott C22-C23 vars), each fresh, the 500L value never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, scarce, both signed.
2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €550 ($620).
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:52:43 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3087
Symbol:
Cat No: C22-C23

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1953 Dome of St. Peter's complete (2019 Scott C22-C23), matched top left corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, a lovely, fresh set, Very Fine.
Sassone S.505.
2019 Scott $560 as singles.
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:53:03 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3088
Symbol:
Cat No: C33a

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image Vatican, Airmail, 1958, 500L Dome of St. Peter's, perf 14 (2019 Scott C33a), fresh with full, clean o.g., which shows just the slightest evidence of hingeing, Fine to Very Fine, a wonderful example of this exceedingly rare perforation variety, with 2006 A.P.E.S. photo certificate.
2013 Sassone 33/I; €5,500 ($6,170).
2019 Scott $4,000.
Estimate $1,400 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,400-1,800 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,400-1,800

Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:53:38 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3089
Symbol:
Cat No: E3-E4

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image Vatican, Special Delivery, 1933, Gardens & Medallions issue, die proofs of frame and center vignette (Scott E3-E4), a lovely and rare pair of proofs, with the center vignette showing final issued "Stato della Città del Vaticano" replacing the earlier "Città del Vaticano" wording; small, basically inconsequential thin specks, center vignette with marginal hingemark soak towards the top, otherwise fresh, Very Fine, a spectacular and choice pair, ex-Federici, each signed "AD" (A. Diena), with accompanying 1970 Alberto Diena certificate.
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, 16:54:03 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3090
Symbol:
Cat No: E5 var.

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image Vatican, Special Delivery, 1945, 3.50L carmine & blue, right margin imperf variety (Scott E5 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Fine to Very Fine+.
2013 Sassone E5f; €320 ($360).
Estimate $100 - 150. Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150

Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:54:34 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3091
Symbol:
Cat No: E7 var.

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image Vatican, Special Delivery, 1945, 6L on 3.50L carmine & blue (Scott E7 var), top margin vertical pair imperforate at top, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce variety.
2013 Sassone E7o; €320 ($360).
Estimate $100 - 150. Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150

Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:55:20 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3092
Symbol:
Cat No: E9 vars

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image Vatican, Special Delivery, 1946, 6L Bishop Matteo Giberti, right and left margin imperfs (Scott E9 vars), a splendid pair comprising a left margin imperforate horizontal pair, plus a right margin imperforate single; each Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
2013 Sassone E9g, E9h; €500 ($560).
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:55:52 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3093
Symbol:

image Vatican, Postage Due, photographic essay of unadopted design, in black on card, based on a sketch by the designer, E. Federici; crisp print with large margins, Extremely Fine, only ten known, signed "ED" (E. Diena), with his 1985 certificate accompanying.
Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:57:13 EST
Sold For 225

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3094
Symbol:
Cat No: J2a

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1931, 10c dark green & light green, frame omitted (2019 Scott J2a), position 59, a simply magnificent example of this great rarity; incredibly fresh and perfectly centered, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, it would be hard to imagine a finer example existing, only 100 printed, signed.
2013 Sassone 2A; €10,500 ($11,770).
2019 Scott $5,250 for hinged.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:57:51 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3095
Symbol:
Cat No: J2a

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1931, 10c dark green & light green, frame omitted (2019 Scott J2a), position 89, a stunning example which boasts perfect centering and outstanding overall state of preservation, o.g., hinged, Extremely Fine, a Gem example, only one sheet of 100 produced, signed "AD" (A. Diena) and another.
2013 Sassone 2A; €7,000 ($7,850).
2019 Scott $5,250.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:58:18 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3096
Symbol:
Cat No: J7-J12 vars

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1946, 5c to 5L Papal Arms, second printing complete (Scott J7-J12 vars), wonderfully fresh, clean set, o.g., never hinged, generally Very Fine, scarce, key values signed.
2013 Sassone 13-18; €850 ($950).
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:58:44 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3097
Symbol:
Cat No: J7-J12 vars

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1946, 5c to 5L Papal Arms, second printing complete (Scott J7-J12 vars), a beautiful, quality set, with the key 20c and 5L values exceptional, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce set.
2013 Sassone 13-18; €850 ($950).
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:59:01 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3098
Symbol:
Cat No: J7-J8, J10-J12 vars

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1945, 5c//5L Papal Arms, part-perf varieties (Scott J7-J8, J10-J12 vars), a splendid group of five scarce items comprising 5c horizontal pair with imperforate left margin, 20c top margin imperforate, 1L horizontal pair with left margin imperforate, 2L lower right corner margin single imperforate at bottom, plus a 5c imperforate at bottom single; fresh, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, a beautiful, eye-appealing group.
2013 Sassone 7f, 8d, 10f, 11d, 12d; €750 ($840).
Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:59:56 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3099
Symbol:
Cat No: J8, J10, J12 vars

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1946, 20c to 5L Papal Arms, second printing on gray paper (Scott J8, J10, J12 vars), o.g., never hinged, the set of three complete; fresh mint, Fine to Very Fine, a scarce set, each signed.
2013 Sassone 14/I-18/I; €500 ($560).
Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200

Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:00:23 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3100
Symbol:
Cat No: J8 var, J12a

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image Vatican, Postage Due, 1945, 20c & 5L Papal Arms, imperf (2019 Scott J8 var, J12a), a scarce and attractive pair of items: a top margin 20c and bottom margin 5L completely imperforate singles; fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, the 20c value unlisted as such.
2013 Sassone 8 var, 12d; €200 for 5L ($220).
2019 Scott $150 for 5L.
Estimate $100 - 150. Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)

Suggested Bid $100-150

Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:01:11 EST
Sold For 170

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