1726 (Oct. 30): Entire letter from Cyprus addressed to Nicolo Caragiani in Venice travelled on the Leghorn route: 'alla quale incontrandosi occasione pure per Livorno', disinfected upon arrival with the Health Office seal and additional archive note of receipt Decembre 28th. Further 1729 Captain's letter to Venice, written in Greek and carried by the ship of 'Capt. Luca di Raufe' and disinfected on arrival. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3563
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1748 (Sept.11): Venetian Mail - Entire letter with a second lettersheet included (Sept. 2) from Pera, Constantinople to Leonardo Voraiani in Venice, containing a detailed account of goods (mainly textiles) sent to Venice, informing that among the buyers is also the 'Patriarch of Jerusalem' with a more detailed description of the textiles which he ordered in the letter of Sept. 2nd. An interesting correspondance with archive note of Nov. 19th, accompanied by transcription by Dott.ssa Loretta Piccini. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3565
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1789 (July 31): Venetian Mail - Entire letter from Smyrna to Constantinople, written by the Noble Giovanni Maurogenni and addressed to the Noble Lucca Cortazzi, consul of the Republic of Venice in Smyrna city, concerning the testament of his father in law Ciriaco Falcon in favor of his daughter Calizza, which had been declared invalid before. A fine early letter accompanied by full transcription by Dott.ssa Loretta Piccini. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3566
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1804 (Oct. 3): VENEZIA and crowned Imperial Eagle in double lined oval handstamp in black of the Thurn and Taxis P.O. in Venice, used on entire letter to Bolzano and taxed with '8' by red crayon. Extremely rare handstamp in black, signed Vollmeier, stating possibly unique (forse unica) and illustrated on p. 340 Vollmeier 10. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3567
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1848c.: Cover from Constantinople to Genova struck on despatch with circular "P.P." within wavy lines in red of the Turkish Steamship Co., with 'VIA / DI MARE / (E)' in red applied at Livorno. Disinfected with reverse showing an absolutely superb strike (and rare thus) of framed DISINFETATTA NEL LAZERRETTO / ST. ROCCO DI LIVORNO cachet in black and arrival (April 8) in red. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3568
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1729/1857: Group of five disinfected letters, incl. 1729 forwarded letter by Jacopo Finocchietti (Constantinople) from Smyrne to Venice, 1813 envelope 'Di Brindisi' to Verona, routed via Naples (where it was disinfected), Rome and Venice, 1832 letter from Munich, Bavaria to Florence disinfected on arrival with vinegar vapour, showing two line "Soprinten.za G.le/Sanità di Firenze and sealed by red wax seal "I:E:R:SOPRINTEND.GENER.DI SANITA", further same wax seal in black depicting the 'Lorena's coat of arms', applied on reverse of letter from Paris (May 21) to Siena as well as 1857 official letter from Rhodes to the Chief of Sanitary Rights in Naples showing fine strike of of DEPUTAZIONE SANITARIA DI RODI h.s. in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3571
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (June 13): Printed matter cover to the mayor of Golese, Parma, bearing Sardinia 1861 (Jan) 1 c. grey-black in a horizontal pair, a fine multiple with good to large margins, tied by black pen strokes (Sassone = R1), presumably on arrival. Reverse with Bologna - Milano ambulant and PARMA transit (June 13) cds's. Correctly franked printed matter rate within Italy, cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 250 + 16'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3648
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1863: 15 c. blue, type II single franking on exceptionally fresh letter frpm "S. ELPIDIO A MARE" to "PORTO S. GIORGIO" cancelled "31. DEC 1863" being the last day of usage of this stamp. Very fine letter of "Exhibition Quality", bearing multiple signatures. The lot comes with two certificates E. Diena 1987 and Colla (2017). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3649
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1863: 15 c. sky-blue, perfectly centered copy on brilliant white cover form "CIVITANOVA" to "MONTE SAN GIUSTO" dated 1. Dec. 1863 "FIRST DAY", a difficult stamp on an "aesthetically virtually unbeatable" letter of unbelievable freshness with a perfectly struck cancellation. Non plus ultra, Certificates Enzo Diena (1990) and Colla (2017). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,400.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3650
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1866: 2 l. scarlett, 60 c. mauve (2), 40 c. rose red and 10 c. brownish-orange Turin printing as stunning four colour printing on insured letter for 3000 Lire from "GENUA" to "LIVORNO". The stamps are cancelled dotted "13", with a Florence transit and a Livorno arrival mark on the reverse. Multiple signatures including A. Diena and Colla with certificate (2017) Sassone = € 4'000 not counting the lower values. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3651
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1919: 40 c. orange and red, postage due, diagonally bisected on with 10c red insufficiently prepaid picture post card from "SANTUARIO DELLA GUARDIA" to "VILLA VERNIA". A rare bisect with multiple signatures: Bolaffi, E. Diena and Colla, with Certificate (2004). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3652
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1867: 20 c. blue used in combination with 1877 10 c. blue on 1877 cover to Samaden, Graubünden, Switzerland tied by "Genova" duplex in black (Aug 22). Reverse with 'Natante-Como-Colico' cds and Samaden arrival (Aug 24). A rare combination of issues with the same face value, used in the first month of issue of the 1877 20 centesimi, in superb quality. Cert. Newiger BPP (2002). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3654
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Cat No: Collection
Espressi 1922 (Jan 9): Espresso 1920 50 c. red ovpt. 'Cent. 60' with the overprint shifted strongly to the right, a block of eight, unmounted og. Sassone = € 1'760. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3658
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1930: Balbo Flight 7 l. 70 c. turquoise & grey, imperforate, Proof in issued colours from the lower right corner of the sheet, thin in margin only. Rare. Signed A. Diena and G. and A. Bolaffi. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3659
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1930: Balbo Flight 7 l. 70 c. turquoise & grey, diagonally overprinted "SAGGIO" (Specimen) in red, unmounted og. Scarce. Signed and certificate Raybaudi (2008). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3661
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1930: Balbo Flight 7 l. 70 c. turquoise & grey, used on large piece, cancelled wavy line POSTA AEREA / CROCIERA / ITALIA BRASILE and part of "RIO de JANEIRO" arrival canceller below. Signed Herbert Bloch Sassone = € 2'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3662
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1933 (June 15): Balbo Transatlantic Mass Formation Flight I-BIAN (Captain Vincenzo Biani) – Lot of Nine „Distinta Degli Effetti Postali“ postal forms for items related to the offices of Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Chicago, Londonderry, New-York, Montreal, Cartwright, Shediac and the departure airport of Orbetello signed by Vincenzo Biani, in addition the special „Dispaccio Aereo“ - envelope, each item bearing both types of the CROCIERA AEREA DEL DECENNALE cds's, a unique assembly. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image)
1840/1950c: Lot 103 covers / postcards Italy and colonies, incl. Austria 1867 15 kr. on cover Arco to Milano, Papal States 1840 RIMINO straight line handstamp, 1850/54 three Fieldpost covers of the French garisson in Rome with "BRIGADE FRANCAISE" and CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE" cds's, 1855 CENTO handstamp on pair of ½ baj; Modena 1859 Provisional Government 20 c. blue to Livorno; Parma 1852 15 c. pair Piacenza to Milano, Lombardo-Veneto with 1850 30 c. brown tied by shipmail handstamp; Tuscany with 6 cr. cover to Genova; Italy Regno 1863 mixed Sardinian-Italian frankings (3), 1872 Torino printing 10 c. bistre in a marginal block of four, two items with Garibaldi autograph, 1866/67 two 2 baj. covers from Rome to Italy taxed with Segnatasse 1863 10 c. pairs, 1874 wrapper to France with 6 c. printed matter rate abroad, PSC 1875 (Dec) with add. franking to Germany, 1923 Cassa comemorative issue, compl. set on cover, 1948 Democratica issue four-colour franking with 100 l. carmine. Also offices abroad with 1876 Tunisi, 1912 POSTA MILITARE during the Italian - Turkish war, 1920 P.O. in Constantinople sent registered to Western Australia, offices in China; Colonies Somalia, Eritrea, M.E.F., TRIPOLITANIA British occupation with "A.V.2" handstamp, 1952 Kingdom of Libya on three covers with adhesives up to 100 mils, Trieste 1948 Democratica 100 lire with AMG ovpt, and San Marino with 1951 stamp show (2). A strong lot. (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 15)(Image 16)(Image 17)(Image 18)(Image 19)(Image 20)(Image 21)(Image 22)(Image 23)(Image 24)(Image 25)(Image 26)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3672
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1900/20: Lot 120 cards and covers from a textile company's archive, mainly sent from various Italian Post Offices in the Levant and showing various cancellations as well as better frankings, good to mixed condition as usual.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3692
Symbol: Cat No: 123-132
1932: 20th. Anniversary of the Italian Occupation 5 C. up to 25 L., full set in mint condition. Cert E. Diena for the high value (1992) Mi = € 800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6621
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 24): Local Envelope within Narni, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green, a fine and fresh adhesive with large regular margins, tied by clear Papal States - type grill obliterator (6 punti), Narni despatch cds alongside. Signed Vaccari Sassone = 320 + 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 75.00
Sold...CHF 80.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6623
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (March 27): Cover from Schilpario to Vilminore, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green (3), fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins and deep shade, tied by clear strikes of rare SCHILPARIO despatch cds in black (Sassone BG = 12 punti), reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Cert. E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 270 + 5'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6624
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 6): Cover from Modica to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva chiaro', two fine and fresh horizontal pairs with good to large margins, tied by clear strikes of MODICA despatch cds in black (Sassone RG = 3 punti), reverse with arrival cds (Aug 9). Double rate cover in the special 10 c. Sicily rate, cert. Colla (1997) Sassone = € 2'200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6625
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Feb 17): Cover from Fratta, Umbria to Ronciglione, Papal States, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde gilliastro chiaro', a fine and fresh horizontal strip of four with good to large margins, tied by crisp strikes of FRATTA despatch cds in black (Sassone PG = 9 punti), reverse with Perugia & Orvieto transit as well as Ronciglione arrival (Feb 20) cds's. Attractive cover, the 20 c. franking paying only the postage until the Papal border, therefore taxed for the residual journey. Sassone = € 2'400 + 1'400.rnNote: Fratta Todine is a post office in the Perugia province, opened under Sardinian rule on February 1, 1861. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6628
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (May 29): Lettersheet from Castel San Giovanni to Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green and 10 c. bistre, two fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by central CASTEL S. GIOVANNI cds (Sassone PO 8 punti = € 1'000) in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with ambulant and arrival cds's of the same day. An appealing cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6629
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Aug 3): Entire letter from Ferrara to Lugano, Ticino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green (2) and 10 c. bistre (2), four fine and fresh adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by Ferrara cds in black, "P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Two light horizontal file folds well away from the franking, an exceptional way to pay the 30 c. rate to Switzerland. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6630
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 17): Registered Cover from Messina to Palermo, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde oliva gilliastro', 10 c. 'grigio bistro scuro' and 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', the last adhesive with the variety: 'doppia effigie', three fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by Bourbon-style MESSINA cds in black, information strike and oval ASSICURATA alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Special Sicily letter rate plus registration, paid with an appealing three-colour franking. Sassone = € 900.rnProvenance: Collection Bigli. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6631
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Sept 5): Cover front sent registered from Milano, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green yellow (2), 20 c. blue (single adhesive and vertical strip of three, shaved at left) and 40 c. carmine in a vertical strip of three, overall fine and fresh adhesives with vibrant colours and good to large margins, cancelled / tied by five crisp strikes of ASSICURATO straight line handstamp in red, a MILANO despatch cds in red alongside. A most attractive franking of 210 centesimi, highly valued in Sassone with 12 punti and R1, respectively. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6635
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 11): Cover from Masnago to Lugano, Ticino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'grigio olivastro chiaro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear MASNAGO despatch cds in black (Sassone CO/VA = 9 punti) with "P.D." and framed "R.L." handstamps alongside, reverse with Varese transit as well as arrival (Aug 12) cds's. Border rate between Italy and Switzerland, an early usage. Signed E. Diena Sassone = € 300 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 680.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 680
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6637
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Oct 10): Cover from Pieve S. Stefano, Toscana to Firenze, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno olivastro' showing the extremely rare variety: triple imprint of the King's head 'tripla effigia', a fine and fresh lexample with good to large margins, tied by Tuscany-style "PRIVE S. STEFANO" despatch cds in black (Sassone AR = 4 punti), reverse with Sansepolcro transit and Firente arrival (Oct 11) cds's. Special Tuscany rate of 10 centesimi, cert. A. Diena (1956) Sassone variety unlisted on cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6638
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Dec 1): Cover from Aquila to Loreto, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the extremely rare shade 'giallo olivastro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear AQUILA despatch cds in black, reverse with Penne transit and arrival (Dec 3) cds's. Special rate in the Due Sicilie provinces, signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (1979) Sassone = € 9'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6640
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 24): Cover from Messina to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno cioccolato chiaro' in combination with 10 c. 'bistro oliva'', two fine and fresh examples with fair to large margins, tied by light Bourbon-style MESSINA despatch cds in black, reverse with arrival cds. Interesting combination of two adhesives with identical denomination but different shade. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6641
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Feb 5): Cover from Vilminore to the 'Imperial Regio Pretura' in Clusone, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno gilliastro', two fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, tied by clear "VILMINORE 5 FEB 60" despatch cds in black (Sassone BG = 10 punti) with information strike alongside, reverse with "CLUSONE 6 FEB 62" arrival cds. Error in the year slug of the despatch cds, a rare shade and despatch cds. Signed Colla; cert. E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 1'500 + 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6642
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (April 9): Entire letter from Torino to Marseille, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno tenue', four fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear TORINO despatch cds in black with "P.D." handstamp and French "SARDAIGNE AMB. M. CENIS 10 AVRIL 61" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with Lyon - Marseille ambulant and arrival (April 11) cds's. Unusual presentation of the 40 c. rate to France. Cert. Colla (1997). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6644
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Sept 2): Double rate Registered Cover from Ponte S. Pietro to S. Bonifacio, Venetia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno rossastro', 20 c. 'celeste chiaro, 20 c. 'celeste' and 40 c. 'rosso carminio', four fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, the 40 c. adhesive tied by ASSICURATO handstamp, the three other adhesives tied by "PONTE S. PIETRO" cds in black, information strike alongside. A most interesting and attractive cover with an appealing four-colour franking paying twice the postage from the first Italian to the first Austrian rayon and in addition 40 c. registration fee. Signed A. Diena, R. Mondolfo, G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1991). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 5,000.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6646
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Jan 10): Entire letter from Mazzara to Gibellina, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'arancio bunastro' in combination with Printed matter issue 1 c. 'grigio nero' in a horizontal strip of three, fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, tied by MAZZARA cds in black. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Precut in the margin of the strip just mentioned for accuracy, an unusual combination to pay the 15 c. letter rate from office to office valid since January 1, 1863. Signed Grioni Sassone = € 2'200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6650
Symbol:
Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 21): Entire letter from Castronno to Milano, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'celeste grigiastro', a fine and fresh example with even large margins, tied by clear CASTRONNO despatch cds (Sassone CO/VA = 11 punti). Reverse with arrival cds of the next day and distribution handstamp. Attractive entire, the adhesive tied by the very rare datestamp of a post office opened in the Sardinian period, cert. E. Diena (1990) Sassone = € 100 + 3'250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6654
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 3): Cover from Torino to Brescia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro scuro', an fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by TORINO despatch cds. Reverse with two ambulant and Brescia arrival (May 4) cds's. A rare shade, sent to the poet Aleardo Aleardi, certs. Sorani (1979), E. Diena (1987) Sassone = € 3'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 330.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 330
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6655
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (June 6): Cover from Oulx to Briançon, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto oltramare scuro', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by light OULX despatch cds in blue (Sassone TP = 4 punti), French "SARD. 7 JUIN 61 BESANCON" entry cds in red alongside. Usage of a rare shade on a rare border rate cover between Italy and France, certs. Sorani (1995), Colla (1996) Sassone = € 3'500 + 110. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6656
Symbol:
Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Dec 18): Cover from Milano to Lyon, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'celeste grigiastro' and 20 c. 'indaco'', two fresh and fine examples with good to large margins, tied by light MILANO despatch cds, French "ITALIE 21 DEC 62 LANSLEBOURG" entry cds and "P.D." handstamp, both in red alongside. Reverse with Torino transit and arrival (Dec 21) cds's. Usage of two adhesives of identical face value but different shades to pay the 40 c. rate to France. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6657
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (March 26): Cover from Ostiano to Mantova, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'azzuro oltramare', two fresh and fine examples with good to large margins, tied by OSTIANO despatch cds, information strike and intaglio handstamp of the "FORANIA ARCHIPRET. CAP. OSTIANI" alongside. Reverse with Milano - DESENZANO ambulant and Brescia transit as well as MANTOVA arrival (March 28) cds's. Up to May 1862, letters from Sardinia to Austria could only be paid to the border and were taxed for the residual journey. In this case, however, the sender had franked the letter to the bishop of Mantova at twice the normal rate which was accepted as full prepayment to the receiver and the due of '5' soldi was erased. Signed Golinelli; cert. E. Diena (1990). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
