Province Napoletane 1861: 5 gr. vermillion, a fine and fresh vertical strip of four, the first and third stamp showing variety: 'goccia a pera', well embossed, a good to large margined multiple (detached for inspection and re-glued), tied by thimble "COSENZA 9 APR 62" despatch cds on cover (part of address cut out), sent to Roma. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An exceptional fourfold rate cover to the Papal States, taxed upon arrival with '24' bajocchi for a letter up to three sheets, as indicated at top left. Certs. Sorani (2010), Colla (2021) Sassone = € 27'500 for a strip of four, unlisted on cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3596
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Province Napoletane 1861: 10 gr. bistre and 2 gr. dark blue (shaved at right), two primarily good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by crisp ASSICURATA in oval handstamp with "ORIA 14 GEN 62" despatch cds alongside (Sassone = R2), on registered cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A most attractive item with this rare cancellation. Signed A. Diena; cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 1'875 + 25'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3597
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1749 (Sept 13): Entire letter from Naples to Lyon struck by the rare negative NAPOLI handstamp, introduced in 1743 at the French P.O. in Naples following the postal treaty between Naples and France of May 20, 1743, the first postmark in use in the later Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Very rare, a similar item from this correspondence is displayed in Sassone - Annullamenti (2021) on page 8. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6420
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French rule of the Two Sicilies between 1806 - 1815; 1806 (Dec 12): Fully prepaid Entire letter from Naples to Paris struck on obverse with "PORT PAYÉ" and two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE À NAPLES", reverse with framed T4" transit handstamp of Milano and "Decembre 23 1806" arrival datestamp. A rare despatch handstamp not listed in Reinhardt. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6421
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1815 (Feb 11): Noble autographed Entire letter sealed on both sides, written by Queen Charlotte (1744 - 1818), the queen consort of the British King George III, written in St. James Palace in London. It is directed to the King of the Two Sicilies and congratulates on the birth of princess Maria Antonia (1814-1898), who later became Grand Duchess of Tuscany from 1833 to 1859 as the consort of Leopold II.rnNote: The text says: "Sir my Brother. It is with infinite pleasure I congratulate Your Majesty on the birth of a Princess which your Dear Daughter in Law the Infanta of Spain and Hereditary Princess of the two Sicilies has by the help of Divine Providence brought into the World on the 19th of December 1814 and which you have named Antonia Maria Anna, and I very sincerely share with Your Majesty the Joy which this happy Event has occassioned you and your Royal Family. Supplicating the Almighty to continue daily his blessings to Your Majesty and to Your Royal Family, I remain with the greatest Sincerity Sir my Brother Your Good Sister Charlotte at St. James, the 11th February 1815"rnProvenance: Collection Paolo Vollmeier. (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: 6422
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1858: ½ gr. 'rosa carminio chiaro', plate I with large margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on wrapper directed to Lecce, reverse with May 1860 datestamp in red. ½ grana printed matter rate under wrapper. Signed E. Diena; cert. Colla (1993) Sassone = € 4'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6423
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1858: ½ gr. light rose, plate I in a horizontal strip of four with enormous margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval "Foggio" in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 15 LUG. 1859" and LUGLIO handstamps in red. An attractive cover in the 2 grana rate from office to office. Cert. Enzo Diena (1984) Sassone = € 11'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6424
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1860: ½ gr. rose, plate II with good to large margins all round tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on complete newspaper 'Omnibus' dated May 19, 1860, directed to Cropolati. ½ grana printed matter rate, a fine and attractive item. Cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 5'775. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6425
Symbol:
1860: ½ gr. dark carmine, plate II in a horizontal strip of four with even large margins all round and vibrant colour tied by clear "SOLMONA 16 LUG. 1861" cds (Sassone AQ = 10 punti) with information strike alongside, on cover directed to Catignano, reverse with Popoli (July 17) and Penne (July 18) transit cds's. A stunning beauty, a most attractive cover in the 2 grana special Sicily rate of February 1861 from office to office, the multiple tied by a rare datestamp. Signed Emilio Diena, Alberto Diena, R. Mondolfo, G. Bolaffi & Avanzo; cert. Enzo Diena (1986) Sassone = € 13'500 + 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 3,600.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6426
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1858: 1 gr. light rose, plate I, two examples with large to huge margins cancelled by "Annullato" handstamp 'a svolazzo', type 14 in use in Arpino, Campagna, Isola & Polla with fair "CAMPAGNA 6 DIC. 1860" cds (Sassone SA = 10 punti) alongside, on cover directed to Nicotera, forwarded to Cosenza. File fold at base, a very rare cancellation on a 2 grana franking paying the rate from office to office. Signed A. Diena, E. Diena & Chiavarello; cert. Bottacchi (2003).rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6427
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1858: 1 gr. light rose, plate I and 2 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I, with large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval framed "Castel di Sangro" handstamp (Sassone AQ = 5 punti) in black alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Feb 18, 1859). An attractive combination of different shades to pay the rate for 1½ sheets, signed E. Diena. (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: 6429
Symbol:
1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II with large to huge margins, tied by light "CASTEL DI SANGRO 2 LUG 1861" cds (Sassone AQ = 13 punti), on local cover within the same community. Some tear and wear, still an exceptional usage paid within the same postal district, especially infrequent if despatched in such a small village. Signed G. Bollaffi; cert Colla (1993) Sassone = € 200 + 9'000. (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: 6430
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1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II in a horizontal pair with large to huge margins, tied by "ALTAMURA 5 MAG. 1861" cds (Sassone BA = 9 punti), a crisp information strike alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red of the same day. A fine and fresh usage after the adherence of Napoli to the Kingdom of Italy bearing the special 2 grana rate within the province which was in force from February 1861 to September 1862. Sassone= € 400 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6431
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1859: 1 gr. rose-carmine and 1 gr. bright carmine, both from plate II with large to huge margins, cancelled by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 12 with "CIRIGNOLA 10 SET. 1860" despatch cds (Sassone FG = 10 punti) alongside, on cover to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds in red (Sept 12). A cover with different shades but identical face value despatched during the last days of the Regno di Napoli. Signed A. Diena & E. Diena Sassone= € 400 + 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6432
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1858: 2 gr. light rose, plate I, large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with superb and rare straight-line CANOSA handstamp (Sassone BA = 8 punti) in brownish red alongside, on underpaid cover directed to Napoli. Obverse struck with "tassa per insufficiente affrancatura" and oval "A.G.D.P." (Amministrazione generale delle poste) handstamps, both in red, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Aug 4, 1858). A fine and fresh item, signed A. Diena Sassone = € 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6433
Symbol:
1858: 2 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with superb oval Melfii handstamp (Sassone PZ = 9 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Feb 26). An attractive combination, signed Em. Diena; cert E. Diena (1989) Sassone = € 200 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6434
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First day of issue 1858: 2 gr. lilac-rose, plate I from pos. 2 of the 7th column with the typical vertical stripes, large to huge margins, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval Chieti handstamp in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, dated inside "2. Gennaio 1858", the first date of usage of the Bourbonic adhesives, the letter content deals also with the introduction of these stamps. Reverse with GENNAIO arrival datestamp. A fine and fresh usage, certs A. Diena (1974), E. Diena (1985). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6435
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1858: 2 gr. in the extremely rare shade 'lilla rosa', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval Avellino handstamp in black alongside, on cover directed to Montecalvo. Cert Chiavarello with shade indication (2005) Sassone = € 3'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6436
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1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate I, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by perfect ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' in type 7 with superb "BISCEGLIE 4 FEB. 1861" cds (Sassone BA = 9 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red. A most attractive cover for a connoisseur, signed Chiavarello; cert Bottacchi (1999) Sassone = € 625 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6437
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1858: 2 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I, a horizontal pair from pos. 6+7 of the sheet with the stamps strongly shifted against eachother in the vertical direction, the left stamp in addition with a clear double print, large to huge margins, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval "Citta Ducale" handstamp (Sassone AQ / RI = 9 punti) in red alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (May 24, 1858). A fine and fresh cover with this exceptional combination of varieties, signed Avazo; certs Raybaudi (1980), E. Diena (1985), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 187,50 + 550+ 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6438
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1858: 2 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate I, a horizontal strip of three with large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO handstamp with "BARI 2 GIU 1860" and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (June 4). An attractive cover the franking paying the rate for 1½ sheets, doubled by registration, signed E. Diena Sassone = € 1'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(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: 6439
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1858: 2 gr. in the rare shade 'rosa liliaceo', plate II, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Maglie handstamp (Sassone LE = 4 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival datestamp in red (Nov 18, 1858). Attractive, rare with this shade, signed A. & E. Diena with shade indication Sassone = € 1'000 + 110. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6441
Symbol:
1858: 2 gr. 'rosso mattone', plate II, two single adhesives with large to enormous margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Reggio handstamp in red alongside, on 1858 cover directed to Napoli, reverse with Agosto arrival datestamp in red. A most attractive cover, certs Raybaudi (1976), Chiavarello (1977). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6442
Symbol:
1858: 2 gr. light rose, plate III, large to huge margins iall round, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with "LANCIANO 5 AGO 1859" cds (Sassone CH = 5 punti) and "DI Rl SERVIZIO handstamp, both in black alongside, on entire letter directed to Napoli. Upon arrival a fair "NAPOLI / REAL SERVIZIO 8AGO 1859" handstamp in red was struck. Official postage-free letter to the Ministry of the Interior, the sender paid obviously 2 grana for the registration. Signed A. Diena; cert Chiavarello (1986). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6443
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1858: 2 gr. carmine, plate III, large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, tied by the very rare "BOVINO 25 LUG. 1861" cds (Sassone FG = 12 punti) in black, a crisp information strike alongside, on cover directed to Lucera. A late usage in July 1861, also the cancellation with a very rare datestamp, signed A. Diena; cert E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 5'500.rnNote: The Bourbonic adhesives could be used after the proclamation of the Regno d'Italia in March 1861. Diena decribes late usages until November 1861 which faded out after the Province Napoletane and later the Italian adhesives came into circulation.rnProvenance: Collecton Raeli. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6444
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1858: 2 gr. rose-carmine, plate III, showing in pos. 46 the variety 'inciso con la ruletta della II tavola', a large margined example in a deep and intense shade, tied by clear boxed ANNULLATO with oval clear Gallipoli handstamp (Sassone LE = 3 punti) in red alongside, on cover directed to Specchia Gallone. Rare variety, signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1985), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6445
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1858: 2 gr. light rose and 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', two single adhesives from plate III, large to huge margins in a deep shade, tied by "TARANTO 26 APR 1861" cds (Sassone = 7 punti) in violet, an information strike alongside, on cover directed to Napoli, reverse with arrival cds (April 28) in red. An appealing combination of two shades with the violet cancellation, signed Avanzo; cert. E. Diena (1986).rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 58. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6446
Symbol:
1858: 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate III, seven single adhesives with large to huge margins in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 1 with clear "POPOLI 29 MAG 1861" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in black alongside, on registered cover directed to Agnone. Heavy letter with a weight of 3½ sheets resulting in postage of 7 grana, doubled by registration, some wear and tear as to be expected, nevertheless an impressive and appealing franking. Signed Bottacchi; cert. Colla (2004). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6447
Symbol:
1858: 5 gr. 'rosa bunastro', a fresh and fine adhesive from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, tied by handwritten "Annull." with oval ATRI handstamp (Sassone TE = 12 punti) in black alongside, on cover directed to Firenze, Toscana. Reverse with Napoli transit (May 12) cds in red and arrival (May 16) cds in red. Underpaid and therefore taxed upon arrival with '6' crazie. An appealing cover, signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1992) Sassone = € 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: 6448
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1858: 5 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo' in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple from plate I, large to huge margined in a deep and intense shade, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with light oval Monteparano handstamp (Sassone LE / TA = 9 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Nov 1858) cds in red. An interesting and attractive cover, the postage pays the rate for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Avanzo & E. Diena Sassone = € 3'000 + 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scilla e Cariddi' di Napoli et Sicilia, Giacomo Avanzo sale (Feb. 1989), lot 67. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6449
Symbol:
1858: 5 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I in combination with 1 gr. rose-carmine, plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "CAMPOBAS 27 GIU 1859" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (June 29) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 3 gr. for 1½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6450
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1858: 5 gr. in combination with 2 gr. and 1 gr., all in the shade 'rosa lilliaceo' from plate I, three good to huge margined examples, cancelled by perfect strikes of ANNULLATO with clear oval Campobasso and straight line ASSICURATA handstamps, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (Feb 26, 1859) datestamp in red. Postage of 4 grana for two sheets, doubled for registration, attractive cover, signed G. & A. Bolaffi; cert. Sorani (1998) Sassone = € 1'375. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6451
Symbol:
1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, a fresh and fine adhesive from plate II, large to huge margined in an intense shade, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli with framed "P.D." alongside on cover directed to Firenze. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Nov 17, 1860) and arrival (Nov, 22) datestamps. The postage of 5 grana paid approximately 20 Italian centesimi, the rate to the other parts of the evolving Kingdom of Italy Sassone = € 1'050. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 130.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6452
Symbol:
1859: 5 gr. carmine-rose, plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "CAMPOBAS 11 APR 1860" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (April 13) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6453
Symbol:
1858: 10 gr. 'rosa bunastro', plate I, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO with clear oval Bovino handstamp (Sassone FG = 3 punti) and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered entire letter, written in Ascoli in the Papal States, but posted in Bovino to save postage, directed to Napoli. Reverse with Napoli arrival (July 5, 1858) cds in red. Most attractive, letter rate of 5 gr. for 2½ sheets, doubled for registration, signed Chiavarello & A. Diena Sassone = € 1'200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6454
Symbol:
Shipmail to Sicily 1858: 10 gr. 'rosa lilliaceo', plate I in combination with 1 gr. dark rose, plate I, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO with oval FRANCA and two-line "MES.A / 10 AGOSo" handstamps, both added in black alongside upon arrival in Messina, on entire letter to Siracusa, endorsed "Col Postale Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Aug 9, 1858) datestamp in red. Most attractive, the franking paying exactly the Shipmail's rate for one sheet with French vessel to Sicily. Signed Grioni, Bolaffi, A. Diena and others; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 2'150. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6455
Symbol:
1859: 10 gr. rosa-carmine, plate II, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by superb boxed ANNULLATO with crisp "GALLIPOLI 12 APR. 1860" cds in black alongside, on entire letter to Napoli. Reverse with arrival (April 16, 1860) cds in red. Very attractive cover, the franking very high for a non-registered inland letter, maybe reflecting a shipmail journey. Signed A. Diena & Avanzo; cert. E, Diena (1986), Vaccari (2001) Sassone = € 2'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 3,400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6456
Symbol:
1859: 10 gr. carmine-rose, plate II in combination with 2 gr. 'carminio cupo', plate III, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by perfect ANNULLATO 'a svolazzo' type 2 handstamp with "BARLETTA 16 GEN. 1861" cds and ASSICURATA handstamp, both in red alongside, on registered cover to Reggio di Calabria. Reverse with Napoli transit (Jan 19, 1861) datestamp in red. File folds well away from adhesives and postmarks, nevertheless a most appealing cover paying the rate for three sheets, doubled for registration. Signed Em. Diena, R. Mondolfo & Avanzo; cert. E, Diena (1988) Sassone = € 2'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6457
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1859: 10 gr. 'carminio vivo', plate II in a mixed franking with Province Napoletane 1861 5 gr. dark lilac, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by superb "SALERNO 10 LUG. 1861" cds in black with three strikes of ASSICURATA handstamp in black alongside, on cover to Vittoria, Sicily. Reverse with Napoli (July 17) and Messina transit (July 19) cds's. Part of backflaps missing, nevertheless a late usage of the Bourbon stamps, an extremely rare combination of utmost attractiveness, for a most advanced collection of Napoli or the early Kingdom. Signed A. Diena; cert. E, Diena (1985) Sassone = € 35'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,800.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6459
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Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 2 gr. violett, type II, a fresh and fine adhesive, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Aquila. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 6, 1860) cds in red. A letter franked with a faked stamp and directed to the bishop of Aquila. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1967), Colla (1988) Sassone = € 4'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6460
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Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio lillaceo, falso type IV, a fresh and fine adhesive, good to large margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, on entire letter to Civitavecchia. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Oct 30, 1860) cds in red and arrival (Oct 31) cds in black, obverse with light "CIVITAVECCHIA / DALLA / VIA DI MARE" entry handstamp. The adhesive made to defraud the postal system 'paid' correctly the 10 grana for the shipmail journry to the border of the Papal States. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 9'000. (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: 6461
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Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 10 gr. 'carminio violaceo', falso type V, in combination with 5 gr. carmine plate II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, cancelled by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, ASSICURATA handstamp in red alongside, on registered entire letter to Alimena nearby Palermo. Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 11, 1860) cds in red, obverse with Palermo transit (Dec 15) cds in black, struck upon arrival of the vessel in Sicily. An appealing and impressive combination of a faked stamp to defraud the postal system and a correct stamp issued by it, 'paying' correctly the rate to Sicily for a registered letter of two sheets, sent with a commercial vessel. Signed Vaccari & R. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1962), E. Diena (1993), Colla (1993) Sassone = € 17'050. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6462
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Falso dell'epoca 1859/61: 20 gr. carmine, falso type II, two fresh and fine adhesives, large to huge margined, tied by boxed ANNULLATO of Napoli, one in black, one in red, framed "P.D." alongside, on cover to Odessa, endorsed "Per Francese". Reverse with Napoli despatch (Dec 26, 1859) cds in red and Paris transit (Jan 1) cds in black, obverse with octogonal "D. SICILES S.E. MARSEILLE 29 DEC. 59" French entry datestamp in blue and "FRANKREICH PER AACHEN FRANCO 1 1" Prussian entry cds. An extremely rare usage on a 'fully prepaid' cover to Odessa via France following the 1854 Franco - Bourbon postal treaty. Signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 18'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 4,200.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6464
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Province Napoletane 1861: ½ t. green-olive, a large to huge margined adhesive, well embossed, two wrinkles when the adhesive was glued to the letter, tied by "PARTENZA DA NAPOLI 3 GIU. 1861" despatch cds, on entire printed matter letter to Pesaro. Reverse with Livorno (June 4) & Forli (June 6) transit as well as Pesaro arrival (June 7) cds's in black. A rare shade of the mezzo tornese adhesive, signed A. Diena; certs. Sorani (2000), Bottacchi (2011), Colla (2001) Sassone = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6465
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Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. brown, a large even margined adhesive, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by thimble "NAPOLI 21 AGO 62 9 S" despatch cds, on entire printed matter letter within Naples. Double rate printed matter within the province napoletane, signed A. Diena; certs. Fiecchi (1971), E. Diena (1995) Sassone = € 10'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6466
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Province Napoletane 1861: ½ gr. bistre-brown in a horizontal strip of four, a large even margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by clear "CITTA S. ANGELO 12 NOV 1861" despatch cds (Sassone CH/PE = 5 punti), a crisp information strike alongside, on cover to Chieti. A most attractive combination to pay the 2 grana letter rate within the province, signed Em. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 4'000 + 200.rnProvenance: Collection Rothschild. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6467
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Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. 'grigrio verdastro' in a horizontal pair, good to large margined multiple, well embossed, tied by ANNULLATO handstamp 'a svolazzo' type 3 with "LECCE 13 GIU 1861" despatch cds in red alongside (Sassone = 8 punti), on cover to Brindisi, reverse arrival cds of the same day. Special 2 grana rate within the province napoletane, signed Chiavarello & Sassone Sassone = € 360 + 1'000. (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: 6468
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Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. black in a horizontal strip of four, good to large margined multiple, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by Sardinian-type "PAGLIETTA CHIETI 26 GIU 62" despatch cds, on cover to Altino. Double rate cover from office to office, signed Vaccari; cert E. Diena (1988) Sassone = € 5'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-22-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 6469
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Province Napoletane 1861: 1 gr. dark grey (2) and 2 gr. dark-blue (2), four good to large margined adhesives, fine and fresh, well embossed, tied by "TARANTO 12 SET 1861" despatch cds, information strike alongside, on cover to Napoli. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 15). An unusual combination franking to pay the 6 grana rate for a triple weight cover within the Province Napoletane. Signed Vaccari & Sorani Sassone unlisted combination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
