Sale No: 298
Lot No: 2234
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1820 (Jan): Entire letter from Vigevano to Torino, internally dated '20 Geno. 1823', embossed with the definitive type of the Cavallo 50 centesimi (Sassone = € 15'000), no postmarks at all. Used in the period of its validity between 1820 and 1836. The lot includes in addition two administrative documents showing imprints of the provisional 1819 cavalini and embossings of the definitive 1820 cavalini. A fine group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jun-07-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 2235
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1850: Tiny prepaid cover to St. Mary's College, Rugby, England endorsed "via Belgium" cancelled by circular ringed GALLARATE despatch in black (June 14), crossed to denote pre-payment with red "P" and London transit cds. Reverse with "COBLENZ / COELN" transit. A delightful cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6342
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'Cavallini' di Sardegna 1820 (Jan): Entire letter from Torino to Cocconato, internally dated '8 Marzo 1828', embossed with the definitive type of the Cavallo 15 centesimi, no postmarks at all. Used in the period of its validity between 1820 and 1836. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6343
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Issued stamps 1851 (Jan): 5 c. black and 20 c. dark blue, each adhesive in a fresh and fine horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, tied by Rombi mute obliterator with "THONON 13 NOV. 52" despatch cds in black, "P.D." handstamp in red and French "SARD. 13 NOV. 52 FERNEX" entry cds in red alongside, on gorgeous envelope to Paris. Reverse with "LIGNE-DE-LYON" transit cds. What a beauty, the extremely rare multiple two-colour franking paying correctly the 50 centesimi rate to France. Certs. E. Diena (1992), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 80'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 13,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6345
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1851 (Jan): 20 c. dark blue, a fine and fresh corner marginal adhesive with good to large margins, cancelled by Rombi mute obliterator with "S. SALVATORE 23 NOV. 52" despatch cds in black (Sassone AL = 9 punti) alongside, on cover to Torino, reverse with arrival datestamp in black of the following day. An appealing cover, cert. A. Diena (1974) Sassone = € 1'650 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6346
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1851 (Jan): 20 c. 'azzuro vivo', a fresh and fine adhesive with large to enormous margins all round including parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by Rombi mute obliterator with thimble "CHAMBERY 24 AVR. 53 8 M" despatch cds in black alongside, on cover to Torino, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Attractive, signed A. Diena, Colla (2022) Sassone = € 1'650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6347
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1853 (Oct): 5 c. verde in a horizontal pair in combination with 40 c. 'rosa chiaro', all in fresh and fine condition with large margins, well embossed, tied by "NIZZA MARITTa 3 MAG. 54" cds in black to spectacular envelope directed to Paris, "P.D." and fair French "SARD. . MAI 54 ANTIBES" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with PARIS arrival (May 6) cds in black. One sideflap missing, nevertheless an interesting and attractive entire, correctly franked to France. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 21'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6348
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1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh marginal example with large to huge margins, well embossed, tied by clear "MONTANARO 25 GEN. 57" cds (Sassone TO = 10 punti) in black to cover to Torino. An attractive cover, a late usage of this adhesive, signed E. Diena, Raybaudi, Bettini & Gagero Sassone = € 1'200 + 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6349
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1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh example with large to huge margins, well embossed, tied by clear "PALLANZA 28 MAG. 54" cds (Sassone NO = 5 punti) in black to cover to Ascona, Ticino. Reverse with LOCARNO transit datestamp in blue. An attractive cover in the Rayon limitrophe to Switzerland, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'200 + 200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6350
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1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh example with large to huge margins, well embossed, tied by clear "BREGLIO 13 DIC. 53" cds (Sassone NI = 9 punti) in black to entire letter to Torino. An appealing cover, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi Sassone = € 1'200 + 1'400.rnNote: The item is directed to Giuseppe Giacinto Moris (1796 - 1869), an Italian botanist known for investigations of flora native to Sardinia. He became Senatore del Regno di Sardegna in 1848. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6351
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1853 (Oct): 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh corner marginal example, well embossed, tied by light "TORINO 11 DICE. 53" cds in black to cover to Carmagnola. An appealing cover, signed Colla Sassone = € 1'200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6354
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1853 (Oct): 40 c. 'rosa chiaro', two single examples in fresh and fine condition with good to large margins, the right adhesive right marginal, both well embossed, tied by "SASSARI 4 FEB. 54" cds in black to cover directed to Livorno, "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with transit as well as "LIVORNO 9 FEB 1854" arrival datestamp in red. Tear at top of cover, horizontal file fold, all well away from the attractive franking correctly paying the double rate to Tuscany. Signed A. Diena, Gaggero & Bettini; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 13'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6355
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1853 (Oct): 40 c. 'rosa chiaro' in mixed franking with 1855 20 c. cobalto, in fresh and fine condition with overall large margins, the 40 centesimi well embossed and shaved at right, both tied by "CASALE 28 GEN 57 10 M" cds in black to envelope directed to Roma, "P.D." in brownish black alongside. Reverse with NOVARA transit cds in black as well as "ROMA 4 FEB 57" arrival cds in red. An attractive cover, the exceptional franking paying correctly and fully the 60 centesimi rate to the receiver in the Papal States. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 37'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,500.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6356
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1854: 5 c. 'verde turchese' (Bolaffi 7d / Zanaria 11b), a fresh and fine adhesive in a deep shade with even large margins, well embossed, a most beautiful adhesive tied by a crisp strike of "NOVARA 19 FEB 55 7 S" cds in black to printed matter cover to Chieri. Reverse with TORINO transit and CHIERI arrival cds of the following day. A rare and most attractive printed matter usage with this distinct shade franking, signed R. Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1963), E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'750+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6357
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1854: 5 c. 'verde giallo', a fresh and fine adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "CASALE 16 NOV 55 5 S" cds in black to printed matter cover to Occimiano. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Sideflaps missing and file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless a rare printed matter usage, cert. Bottacchi (2000) Sassone = € 4'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6358
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1854: 20 c. azzuro, a fresh and fine corner marginal adhesive from sheet position 1 with complete 'filetto tipographico del cliché' at base, well embossed, tied by clear "SAVONA 23 AGO 54" cds in black to entire letter to Genova. Reverse with GENOVA arrival cds of the following day. A beautiful small entire, cert. Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 1'200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6359
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1854: 20 c. indaco, a fresh and fine adhesive in a deep vibrant shade with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by clear "S. SALVATORE 19 SET 55" cds (Sassone AL = 9 punti) in black to entire letter to Sartirana. Reverse with ALESSANDRIA transit and SARTIRANA arrival cds's of the following day. A beautiful entire, signed Fiecchi Sassone = € 1'200 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6361
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1854: 20 c. 'azzuro chiaro', two fresh and fine single adhesives with good to large margins, one marginal at base, both well embossed, tied by light "ALESSANDRIA 25 DIC 54" cds in black to cover directed to Piacenza. Reverse with NOVI transit and PIACENZA arrival cds's of the following day. Filing folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting cover with an appealing franking, correctly franked within the LEGA, signed A. Diena, Avanzo & Raybaudi Sassone = € 2'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6362
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1854: 40 c. 'rosso mattone' from the lower left sheet corner in combination with 20 c. 'azzuro chiaro', two fresh and fine examples with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "GENOVA 24 APR 55" cds in black to entire letter, endorsed "Via di Milano" and directed to Bologna with an information strike and AFFRANCATA handstamp in black as well as "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with BOLOGNA arrival (April 26) cds. An attractive franking including a splendid example of the sought after 40 centesimi adhesive paying correctly the 60 centesimi single rate to the Papal States, the entire with filing fold well away from the franking, an interesting item. Certs. A. Diena (1964), RPS (1965) & E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 40'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6363
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1855: 5 c. in the rare shade 'verde smeraldo scuro', a fine and fresh examples in a deep vibrant shade with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "GENOVA 4 APR 56" cds to printed matter letter sent within the city, reverse GENOVA arrival cds. An appealing item with this rare shade. Signed Avanzo, cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 4'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6364
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1857/58: 5 c. 'verde giallo' in combination with 20 c. indaco, two fine and fresh examples with fair to large margins, well embossed, each tied by "VIGEVANO 21 GEN 58" cds to entire letter directed to Milano, information strike and "P.D." alongside, reverse MILANO arrival cds of the same day and distribution handstamp. A fully prepaid and appealing item from the first Sardinian to the first Austrian rayon. Signed A. Diena & E. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 1'410. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6365
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1857/58: 5 c. 'verde giallo' in a horizontal pair and 1857 40 c. 'vermiglio arancio chiaro', fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by two clear strikes of "BOZEL 28 AOUT 58 3 AOUT 56" cds (Sassone CH = 9 punti), the rightmost stamp struck in addition by "P.D." in red, French "SARD. 30 AOUT 58 Pt DE BEAUVOISIN" entry cds in red alongside, on cover to Grenoble. Reverse with MOUTIERS and CHAMBERY transit as well as GRENOBLE arrival (Aug 30) cds's. Correctly franked for a cover up to 7.5 grams sent overland to France. A most attractive item, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 3'200 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6367
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1859: 5 c. 'verde giallo brilliante', the only shade printed in the second sheet composition, a fine and fresh horizontal strip of four with fair to large margins, well embossed, tied by Austrian-style "ASOLA 31 / 12" (1859) datestamp (Sassone MN = 6 punti) to cover directed to Castiglione delle Stiviere, reverse with BRESCIA transit cds of the following day and distribution cachet. An appealing cover with an interesting franking to pay the inland rate. Signed Bolaffi & R. Mondolfo; cert. E. Diena (1991) Sassone = € 14'000 + 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6370
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1858: 10 c. 'terra d'ombra giallognolo' in combination with 1857 40 c. 'vermiglio arancio chiaro', two fine and fresh adhesives with even large margins, well embossed, cancelled / tied by fair "NIZZA MARa 16 NOV 58" cds to entire large-sized envelope directed to Toulon, "P.D" and French "SARD. 17 NOV. 58 ANTIBES" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with TOULON arrival (Nov 18) cds in black. An appealing cover, correctly franked in the first rate to France, cert. Colla (2023) Sassone = € 2'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6371
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1859: 10 c. 'bruno violaceo chiaro' in combination with 1859 40 c. 'rosso mattone', two fine and fresh adhesives with fair to enormous margins, well embossed, tied together by clear "MILANO 17 MAR 60" cds to entire letter directed to St. Etienne, "P.D" in black and French "SARDAIGNE CULOZ 18 MARS 60" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with indistinct French ambulant and arrival cds's. File folds well away from the adhesives, an interesting usage to France. Signed Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (2002) Sassone = € 3'150. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6372
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1860: 10 c. 'bruno lilliaceo', a fine and fresh example with good to huge margins, well embossed, tied by light Papal-style ARGENTA straight-line handstamp (Sassone FE = 7 punti) to cover directed to Ferrara, reverse with "FERRARA 26 MAG 60" arrival cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, an interesting usage in the special local rate within the Emilia, valid until the end of 1862. Signed Vaccari; cert. Colla (1994) Sassone = € 1'800 + 600. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6377
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1855: 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro', a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins, well embossed, cancelled by "GENOVA 26 DIC 55" cds to cover to Levanto, reverse with LEVANTO arrival cds of the following day. An interesting usage of this rare shade from December 1855, cert. A, Diena (1963), E. Diena (1983) Sassone = € 3'000 for the adhesive on cover / € 1'100 for a December usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6379
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1857: 20 c. indaco, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by light "VERBANO (No 2) 14 NOV. 57" Shipmail's cds to entire letter, written Locarno, Ticino, but posted directly on the Sardinian vessel on the Lago Maggiore and directed to Genova, reverse with TORINO - GENOVA ambulant cds of the same day. Attractive item, an interesting Shipmail item despatched in Switzerland but bearing an Sardinian adhesive. Signed A. & E. Diena. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6380
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1857/58: 20 c. indaco with rare variety: inverted embossing of the King's head 'effigie capovolta', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, the inverted head very well embossed, tied by fair strike of "CHAMBERY 7 AOUT 58" cds, on cover to Rumilly. Reverse with RUMILLY arrival cds of the same day. An interesting cover with this sought after rarity. Cert. Bottacchi (2007), Sorani (2008) Sassone = € 37'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6381
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1859: 20 c. indaco in a horizontal pair, a brilliant multiple with enormous margins all round, well embossed, cancelled by one central strike of ASSICURATO in red (Sassone = 13 punti + 30%). Signed A. Diena. Sassone = 600 + 2'250 + 30%. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6382
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1859 (Nov 13): Cover from Milano to the composer Giuseppe Verdi at his home in Borgo San Donnino nearby Busseto, bearing 20 c. 'azzuro scuro', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by fair MILANO cds, type I (Sassone = 12 punti).rnNote: The letter was sent by the Verdi's publishing house Tito Ricordi of Milano and shows a honorific address "All' Illustre Sige. Me. Cavre. Giuse. Verdi, Officiale della Legion d'onore..". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6385
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1860: 20 c. 'cobalto grigio', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by two-line Austrian-style "CANNETO / 3 GENo" (1861) datestamp (Sassone MN = 12 punti) to cover directed to Lonato. A fine cover with a rare cancellation, signed Bottacchi Sassone = € 180 + 5'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6387
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1860: 20 c. 'azzuro grigio', the left half of a vertically bisected fine adhesive 'francobollo frazionato', tied by light "RIMINI 11 OTT. 60" cds in black, an information strike alongside, on cover without content directed to Gatteo via Savignano. Reverse with Papal-type VERUCCHIO transit handstamp. Correct 10 centesimi franking for a local item up to 20 km within the Province Emiliane, this presumably originating fron San Marino. An extremely rare usage of a bisected 20 centesimi adhesive. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Grioni; cert. Enzo Diena (1985) Sassone = € 350'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 20,000.00
Sold...CHF 23,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 23000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6388
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1855: 40 c. vermiglio, a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins, well embossed, tied by light "CASATISMA 11 OTT. 59" cds, clear information strike alongside, on cover directed to Milano. Reverse with CASTEGGIO transit and MILANO arrival (Oct 12) cds's. Some acid ink, nevertheless an attractive double rate inland cover, signed Raybaudi with shade indication Sassone = € 2'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6389
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1857: 40 c. 'rosso scarlatto', a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, well embossed, tied by "AIX LES BAINS 24 JUIL 59" cds, "P.D." handstamp in red alongside, on envelope directed to Leukerbad, Wallis. Reverse with GENEVE transit and "LOÈCHE-LES-BAINS" arrival cds (July 26). Fine cover paying correctly the rate to Switzerland. Signed Vaccari. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6390
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1860: 40 c. 'rosa lilla' in combination with 20 c. azzuro, two fine and fresh adhesives with good to enormous margins, well embossed, the 40 centesimi adhesive tied by Sardinian-type ASSICURATA handstamp in red, the 20 centesimi adhesive tied by Parma-style double circle "PARMA 5 DICEM. 1860" datestamp (Sassone = 10 punti) in red with another strike of the Registration handstamp red alongside, on registered envelope directed to Napoli. Reverse with BOLOGNA - ALESSANDRIA ambulant cds in black and NAPOLI arrival (Dec 11) cds in red. Backflap and seals missing, nevertheless an exceptional item bearing 20 centesimi single letter rate with additional 40 centesimi registration fee, the two corresponding adhesives cancelled with the respective handstamps. A cover full of postal history, for a connoisseur, signed Emilio Diena; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 55'180 + 2'100.rnrnNote: Sent to Colonello Emiliano Bricoli, a staff member of the 15th division under General István Türr. This division took part in conquering Napoli on September 7, 1860 as part of Garibald's Spedizione dei Mille and thereby finished successfully the liberation of the Neapoletan provinces from Bourbon rule. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,200.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6391
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1858: 80 c. 'ocra arancio', a fine and fresh adhesive with large to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, well embossed, tied by framed "MILANO 1 / 9" datestamp with RACCOMANDATA handstamp in red alongside, both of Austrian-style (Sassone = 6 + 6 punti), on registered envelope directed to Cesena. Reverse with "3 SETTEMBRE" arrival cds. Some folds and wrinkles, nevertheless a fine double rate inland cover with additional 40 centesimi registration fee, cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 7'000 + 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6392
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1793/1856: Selection 21 prephilatelic entire letters with a wide range of clear to crisp strikes including among others 1793 Paris to French occupied Chambery returned with "DEB. DE CHAMBERY" strike, Napoleonic times Departments conquis 1812 "108 DIANO-MARINE", 1813 "85 VINTIMILLE", 1813 "105 BRA", as well as 1814 "108 LOANO", forwarded from Messina, 1822 two covers from BORGOMANERO to Novara, 1825 "PP VILLAFRANCA", 1827 VENTIMIGLIA to Toulon with postal treaty handstamps, 1835/39 two covers with perfect three-line "P.P. / CASTELNUOVO / SCRIVIA" handstamp in red, 1841/52 four covers with italic straight line "Bosco", "Bassignana", "Casatisma" and "Moncenisio" handstamps, 1850 (Dec 31) CASALE cds to Varallo from the last day of the prephilatelic period, and 1856 stampless cover from Arona in rayon limitrophe to Magadino, Ticino. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6393
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1851 (Jan): Selection four covers / entire letters bearing 20 c. in the shades blue, dark blue and light blue, fine and fresh adhesives with fair to large margins, all tied by Rombi mute obliterator strikes and despatched from Ivrea, Castellazzo, Torino and Alessandria. A delightful group, three certificates Sassone = € 6'950 + 1'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6394
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1853 (Oct): Selection five covers / entire letters bearing single frankings of 20 c. blue, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, two marginal, all tied by strikes of circular datestamps and despatched from Novi, Villanuova d'Asti, Castelnuovo Scrivia, Demonte and Casale. A delightful group, one certificate Colla, the others with competent signatures Sassone = € 6'000 + 660. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6395
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1854: Selection six covers / entire letters bearing single frankings of 20 c. in the shades azzuro, 'azzuro chiaro' and indaco, the superb adhesives with good to large margins, four of them marginal, all tied by strikes of circular datestamps and despatched from Valenza, Giaveno, Varese, Villanuova d'Asti, Vignale & Sestri Levante. A delightful group, all with competent signatures Sassone = € 7'200 + 3'950. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6396
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1855/61: Selection 26 entires / covers with shade and cancellation interest and frankings between 5 & 40 centesimi, clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. four printed matter 1859 letters from Torino with single 5 c. frankings, March 1861 cover with a pair of 10 c. from Ostiano (8 punti) to Brescia, a combination franking of 10 c. & 40 c. to France, 16 covers with single 20 c. frankings incl. among others eleven items with frankings of the first 1855 printrun, also from October and November 1855, a fine group of rare cancellations such as TRILIO, ALGHERO, AGLIE, VOGOGNA, MACOMER, "S. MICHEL", LU, RIVOLI, or FAVERGES, Austrian-type straight CENTO, interesting shades such as 'cobalto latteo chiaro' on 1856 cover, VERBANO Shipmail cancellation on the Lago Maggiore, also three double rate covers with 40 c. franking from VESTONE, SORESINA and mute 'Ovale a punti grossi' obliterator from COMACCHIO as well as Feb 1861 cover to Nizza, France. Five certificates, many knowledgeable signatures. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image 12)(Image 13)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6397
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1855/61: Interesting selection 27 entires / covers with single 20 centesimi frankings, shade and cancellation interest, mostly clear to crisp strikes, an appealing group incl. SANTIA, CRESCENTINO, CIGLIANO, AOSTA, NUORO, "CASTELNUOVO SCRIVIA", "S.SALVATORE" (7 punti), BORGOVERCELLI, SARTIRANA (8 punti), GODANO, TRINO, VINADIO, SEZZE (7 punti), BOBBIO, ALBERTVILLE, ALBENGA, "S.AMBROGIO" (7 punti), also taxed from Sondrio, Ambulant TORINO - GENOVA with italic "Genova" alongside and Papal-type PESARO. Many knowledgeable signatures. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image 12)(Image 13)(Image 14)(Image)
