Italian Post Offices in Alexandria 1863: Sardinia 1861/63 80 c. yellow-orange, a fresh example with vivid colour just touched at lower left, neatly tied PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI in blue, with ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO 11 AGO 63 POSTE ITALIANE cds without hour indication in blue alongside on piece Sassone 2 = R1. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1319
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Italian Post Office in Tientsin 1917/19: Lot 16 used / unused Italian definitives in mixed condition, ovpt. 'Tientsin', incl. 1917 2c. / 5 c. green, two used examples and 4 c. / 10 c. rosa unused, 1917/18 part set, and 1917 Expres stamp. Sassone = EUR 11'758 following the consignor. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1324
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Cefalonia & Itaca Argostoli airpost isssue 1941: Greece Mythology 2 d. blue, 5 d. lilac and 7 d. ultramarine, three unused single values, all o.g. examples and well centered, fine. Certs Chiavarello 1993 Sass. = € 2'080. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6588
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Italian Post in Tunisia, Usage of Sardinian stamps 1863 (Aug 12): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Livorno, bearing Sardegna 1861 40 c. rose-carmine, tied by light TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE cds in black. Reverse with Cagliari transit and Livorno arrival (Aug 15) cds's. Lightest horizontal filing fold, an attractive franking with intense shade paying correctly the letter rate to Italy. Signed Alberto & Enzo Diena Zanaria & coworkers = € 1'250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6589
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Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1872 (July 24): Lettersheet from Tunisi to Genova, bearing 1866 Torino printing 5 c. grey-green in a horizontal pair and 10 c. yellow-ochre in a strip of three, tied by '235' numeral obliterator strikes in black, TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE cds and "coi Postali Italiani" handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with Cagliari, Milano and Milano-Stazione transit cds's as well as Genova arrival (July 28) cds. A most unusual franking to pay the 40 c. letter rate to Italy Zanaria & coworkers = € 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6590
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Italian Post in Tunis, Usage of Italian stamps 1873 (Sept 3): Entire letter from Tunisi to Marseille, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine and 1867 20 c. blue, tied by '235' numeral obliterator strike in black, clear TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE cds, "coi Postali Italiani" and "P.D." handstamps in black as well as French ITALIE MARSEILLE entry cds in red (Sept 9) alongside. Reverse with Cagliari transit cds. An attractive way to pay the 60 c. letter rate to France. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6591
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Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1889 (March 14): Envelope from Tunisi to Hamburg, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 1 c. green-olive (three singles & pair) and 2 c. red-brown (five singles, a pair and a strip of three), tied by barred '235' numeral obliterator strikes in black and TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE cds. Reverse with Palermo transit and Hamburg arrival (March 21) cds's. Filing fold between the stamps in the lower part of the cover, torn in at left, some edge wear, the cover opened up on three sides, a most exceptional way to pay the 25 c. UPU rate. Certs. E. Diena (1985), Colla (2000) Sassone = € 14'500.rnReference: Displayed abd discussed in Zanaria, Serra & dal Negro - Catalogo strorico-postale dei francobolli in uso negli uffici postali italiani all'estero 1852-1890, on page 90. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6592
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Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1874 (May): Entire letter from Tunisi to Genova, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair, tied upon despatch on the steamer by boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI with "Da Tunisi" handstamp and Cagliari transit alongside. Reverse with arrival (May 10) cds. Attractive item, signed A. Zanaria. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6593
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Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1877 (Nov 2): Registered Envelope from Tunisi to Palermo, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 60 c. light lilac, tied by barred '235' numeral obliterator strike in black, TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE cds, boxed RACCOMANDATO and "coi Postali Italiani" handstamps alongside. Reverse with PALERMO RACCOM arrival (Nov 4) cds. Light toning, nevertheless rare and interesting franking to pay 30 c. UPU rate abroad and 30 c. registration fee. Cert. Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 4'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6594
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Italian Post in Tunis, Levante Emissioni generali 1888 (Jan 17): Envelope from Tunisi to Cagliari, bearing 1881/83 Umberto I with ESTERO ovpt 5 c. green in a strip of five, tied by light barred '235' numeral obliterator strikes in black, reverse with TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE despatch and Cagliari arrival (Jan 19) cds's. An unusual way to pay the 25 c. UPU rate. Signed A. Zanaria Sassone = € 6'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
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Sold For 300
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6595
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Italian Post in Tunesia - La Goletta, Levante Emissioni generali 1882 (May 17): Printed matter Envelope from La Goletta to Livorno, bearing 1881/83 Umberto I with ESTERO ovpt 20 c. yellow-orange, tied by barred '3336' numeral obliterator in black with fair LA GOLETTA TUNISI despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Cagliari transit and arrival (May 20) cds's. A cover from a rare office which was active only between 1880 and 1897. Cert. Colla (1993). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6597
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Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Usage of Sardinian stamps 1863 (July 18): Envelope from Cairo via Alexandria to Firenze, endorsed "Via d'Ancona col Postali Italiani", bearing Sardinia 1855/63 10 c. bistre (2) and 40 c. rose-carmine, cancelled on the steamer by boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI in blue, another information strike and "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE 27 LUG. 63" cds, both in blue alongside. Reverse with POSTA EUROPEA CAIRO despatch, Ancona & Bologna transit (Aug 1) as well as indistinct Firenze arrival cds's. An amazing cover presenting the 1863 60 centesimi rate from Alexandria to Italy, while the first part of the journey from Cairo to the port was organized by the Posta Europea. Certs. A. Diena (1976), Colla (1999). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,800.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6598
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Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Usage of Italian stamps 1867 (Sept 17): Lettersheet from Cairo via Alexandria to Livorno forwarded to Bagni di S. Giuliano, endorsed "Per Vapore Italiano Via Brindisi", bearing Egypt Penasson 1 pi. dull rose-red (Gi 14), tied by POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds with information strike alongside. Upon arrival in Alexandria an Italian definitive Torino printing 60 c. lilac was added to the cover which was tied by '234' numeral obliterator in black, "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE 19 SET. 63" cds and boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI alongside. Reverse with Brindisi and Firenze transit as well as Livorno and Bagni di S. Giuliano (Sept 28) arrival cds's. Minor wear, an attractive combination franking of Egyptian and Italian definitives, where each stamp was necessary to pay the journey from Cairo to Alexandria and from Alexandria onwards, respectively. Signed L. Gazzi Zanaria & colleagues = € 1'900. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6599
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Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Levante Emissioni generali 1881 (July 9): Envelope from the Grand Hotel d'Europe in Alexandria to Oybin nearby Zittau in Germany, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt c. green-grey in 'Due Re' mixed franking with 1881/83 Umberto I ovpt ESTERO 20 c. yellow-orange, tied by barred '234' numeral obliterator in black, ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside. Light vertical file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, a rare and desirable mixed franking. Certs. Sorani (2003), Bottacchi (2006) Zanaria & colleagues = € 3'000.rnNote: The receiver is the well-known German philatelist Alfred Moschkau (1848-1912). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6600
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Italian Post in Tripoli de Barberia, Levante Emissioni generali 1878 (Aug 23): Lettersheet from Tripoli di Barberia to Genova, bearing 1874 Torino-like printing with ESTERO ovpt 30 c. brown, a fine and fresh single adhesive, tied by mute 'Annulo a rombi' obliterator in blue, "TRIPOLI DI BARBERIA POSTE ITALne" despatch cds and "P.D.", both in the same blue shade alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (Aug 30). Lightest horizontal file fold and minor toning, nevertheless a cover of outmost attractiveness from a rare office, signed A. Diena. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6601
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Italian Post in La Canea - Crete 1900 (Sept 12): Envelope from La Canea to Bern, Switzerland, bearing Umberto I ovpt. 1 pi on 25 c. blue, tied by "LA CANEA (UFFo POSTALE ITALIANO)" cds with clear information strike alongside. Reverse with Bern (Sept 20) arrival cds. A rare usage, a superb cover, cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
