Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3119
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, Rock-Solid Collection, 1929-2007, a bit of a mash-up, consisting of two albums (one Scott Specialty, one an Italian Euralbo hingeless), plus material loose; the albums are largely mint with the vast majority never hinged from our spot-checks; Scott album runs to 1978 with Airs, Special Deliveries and Dues; Euralbo album goes to 1962 with similar Back-of-the-Book offerings, the two albums combined allowing you to mix-and-match complete sets, with duplicates to swap or sell; the collection then peters out a bit, but picks up again with First-Day cancelled oversized envelopes from the Post Office with mid- to late-2000s issues franking, along with joint issues, a few miniature sheets, etc.; clean and bright throughout, with each album offering better sets, Airs and second-printing Papal Arms Dues, Very Fine, build your collection or stock with this one, various signed. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:21:09 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3122
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, Booklets and Miniature Sheets Collection, 1982-2004, a highly complete specialized collection of complete unexploded booklets and never hinged miniature sheets of the John Paul II era, presented in four overfilled binders; booklets begin with the Pope's Voyages series (the stamps commemorating trips from 1980, the inside front covers providing postal tariffs of 1982), with printing and marginal marking varieties represented; miniature sheets are largely from 2000 on, most presented as complete sheets, mint blocks of four, plus used singles or pairs, along with First Day Covers; fresh and clean throughout, Very Fine, worth inspection. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $800-1,200
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:22:48 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3123
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, A Host of Heavenly Airmails Collection, 1933-92, all mounted and identified on pages of various makes in two thick three-ring binders; solid but useful duplication throughout of the basic sets, often both mint and used, with First Day Covers, official announcements (Acta Apostolicae Sedes sheets), presentation folders, etc.; in addition to the phenomenal stock presented, the collection has many varieties and errors included, among which double-perforation varieties, stamps with full guide lines printed, guide dots, watermarks missing or reversed, etc., etc.; much noted never hinged by the consignor, Very Fine overall, a spectacular opportunity for the dealer or specialist collector; be sure to view. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:23:38 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3124
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, Fascinating Collection of Revenues, 1940-54, 81 examples in all, mint, used and on documents, covering both 1940's First Issue and its 1949 overprints, plus the Second Issue of 1954; 1940 issues inscribed Diritti di Notario (notarizing fees), Diritti di Cancelleria (for court document fees), and Diritti di Segreteria (for activities requiring approval of civil authorities, e.g., permits, motor vehicle registration, etc.); the 1949 overprints were required thanks to post-war depreciation of the Lira; the 1954 issue, for universal use, were inscribed simply "Marca Amministrativa"; each issue complete mint, plus examples (including some blocks) used, with double overprints of 500L on 5L and 1000L on 5L issues (noted only two known), an example of an internal Post Office label for taxation, plus Second Issues with paper and watermark varieties; accompanied by two Vatican Notes articles, Very Fine on the whole, rarely offered material, especially with such detail; inspection invited. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:24:27 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3125
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, Angelic Aerogramme Specialized Collection, 1950-2006, two thick binders filled with the full run of issues, starting with a First Day-cancelled #1; includes all the basic listings, plus a wealth of CEI-listed varieties; along with unlisted color shades of indiciae, paper folds, plate flaws (e.g., #2 with dot after "P" of "Par Avion", etc.), variations on internal printing, inverted overlays, double watermarks, unwatermarked varieties, etc.; many postally used with handstamped and machine cancels, several uprated; three same-day supersonic flight cachets (Tupolev, Concorde and Boeing); recent issues in manageable quantities, many with official announcements of the issue; complete annotation throughout, Very Fine overall, devilishly intriguing; well worth the time to view. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:25:02 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3127
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Vatican, Postal History Sampler, 1929-60, approximately 175 covers and cards, nearly all postally used (a First Day Cover may have slipped in here or there); a wide range of issues, frankings, usages and destinations to be found, including the First Issue (with two Special Delivery stamps!) used on cover plus cancelled on postcard; #C1-C8 complete on flown cover to Rome (the world's shortest flight?); Sede Vacante issues complete, Holy Year sets complete, several better Airs on cover (including Gratianus stamps), etc., etc.; note many Airmail usages, Registered/Registered Air, a couple Censors, a mourning cover, quite a few charming picture post cards, etc., etc., Fine to Very Fine with much better throughout, uncommon material in excellent condition; well worth review. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:26:17 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3128
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, "On the first day" Collection, 1929-58, Postal Authorities created covers; a lovely holding of 175 early covers, nearly all of which are either cacheted or on related picture post cards or maximum cards; begins with the First Issue set complete on single cover and runs, highly complete, through the commemorative issues of 1956; note corner sheet valuation blocks, 1933 Holy Year complete, 1939 Sede Vacante issue on black-bordered mourning cover (plus later such issues without the border), 1952 Centenary souvenir sheet, lovely Airmail covers including #C1-C8, Gratianus, UPU and Dome of St. Peter's; many sent Air, Registered and/or Express; some signed by the stamps' designer, etc., etc.; many issues duplicated but on covers with differing cachets, Very Fine, a wonderful genesis for a collection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 17:27:31 EST
Sold For 800
Vatican City
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3001
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Cat No: Collection
Vatican, 1929-55, Sampling of the See's Specimens, neatly mounted on five pages (one homemade for the 1929 First Issue, White Ace album pages for the rest); First Issue missing #5 and #8 but includes Special Deliveries; later issue comprise #143-144, 145-148, 156-157, 171-172, 187-188, 189-191, 192-194, 197-199 and C9-C15, with regular issues #187 onward with "SAGGIO" perfined; all exceptionally clean and fresh, as to be expected, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Very Fine, fun and interesting collateral material; imaged in full online. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,435 ($1,610). Estimate $400 - 500. Suggested Bid $400-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-500
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:05:35 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3002
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Cat No: 1-13, E1-E2
Vatican, 1929, First Issue Definitives & Special Delivery complete, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott 1-13, E1-E2), wonderfully fresh, with gum either never hinged or very lightly hinged, generally Very Fine, a lovely and scarce set. Sassone 1-13, E1-E2. 2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:06:07 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3005
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Cat No: 23 var.
Vatican, 1933, 25c Vatican Palace & Obelisk, imperf right margin horizontal pair (2019 Scott 23 var), fresh; some trivial gum loss from hinge removal, Very Fine, a very scarce item, signed Bolaffi & A. Diena. 2013 Sassone 23; €560 ($630). 2019 Scott $425. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:07:25 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3006
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Cat No: 28
Vatican, 1933, 1L Gardens & Medallions, photographic essay in blue (Scott 28), magnificent and incredibly rare, with vignette printed in unissued blue on perforated card stock, with the center a photo design in sepia brown affixed from reverse, Very Fine and choice, a cornerstone exhibition piece, ex-Federici, signed "ED" (E. Diena), with accompanying 1988 Enzo Diena certificate. 2013 Sassone E28e; €5,500 ($6,170). Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:07:47 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3007
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Cat No: Design Type A8
Vatican, 1933, Gardens & Medallions series, undenominated composite proof (Scott Design Type A8), a splendid and exceedingly rare imperforate composite proof of the final design, but without value indications, showing the die proof of the engraving of Pope Pius XI being pasted into the die proof of the frame; pristine, Extremely Fine and choice, a superb exhibition item, ex-Federici, signed "E Diena", with 1988 E. Diena certificate accompanying. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:08:11 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3008
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Cat No: 28
Vatican, 1933, 1L Pope Pius XII, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprint (Scott 28), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, a lovely and scarce multiple. Sassone 28. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:08:48 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3009
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Cat No: 28 var.
Vatican, 1939, 1L Pope Pius XI, privately produced In Memoriam issue (Scott 28 var), following the pope's death on Feb. 10, 1939, a printer in Livorno, Egisto Chirici created a memorial to the pontiff by overprinting a black mourning border on the 1933 1L value (Scott #28); presented here are five examples of this unofficial issue: one mint (never hinged, but with small paper adhesion at upper left—and apparently signed by Chirici himself!); one unused on a "souvenir sheet"; plus three used on special mourning covers, one dated 18.2.39 bearing the memorial alone and addressed to Chirici, the other two bearing #62-63 & 65-67 as well and dated 2.3.39—the last day of usage according to the Sassone catalogue; two articles (one in English, one Italian) accompany, Very Fine, a lovely holding; see it all online. Catalogo Encic. Ital. FR1. Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:10:05 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3010
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Cat No: 32-34
Vatican, 1933, Gardens & Medallions issue, frame and center vignettes for 5L to 20L values (Scott 32-34), a magnificent and extremely rare pair of proofs, undenominated, for the finished 5L to 20L values of the series; each with minor margin flaws (e.g., tiny hinge thin or hinge soak), largely irrelevant as only a few such items exist, Fine to Very Fine, signed "AD" (A. Diena), with his accompanying 1970 photo certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:11:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3012
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), o.g., fresh and nicely centered; few small hinge remnants, mostly Fine to Very Fine or better, with 2004 A.P.E.X. certificate for 3.70L on 10L high value. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,635. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:11:49 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3013
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), o.g., lightly hinged, fresh mint, Very Fine, a nice set. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,635. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:15 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3014
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), a fresh, postally used set, Very Fine, signed "AD" (A. Diena). Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,520. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:32 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3015
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Cat No: 35-40
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete (2019 Scott 35-40), the set, tied to small part of presentation folder by 29.2.38 Vatican c.d.s.'s; fresh, generally Very Fine, a lovely and scarce item, signed, with 2001 APEX photo certificate and 1958 W. Wonneberger guarantee card. Sassone 35-40. 2019 Scott $1,520. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:12:54 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3016
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Cat No: 37a
Vatican, 1934, 2.05L on 2L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 37a), horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh mint, the right stamp the error, Very Fine, scarce variety, error stamp signed "AD" (A. Diena), with his 1970 photo certificate accompanying. 2013 Sassone A37g; €750 ($840). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3017
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Cat No: 37a
Vatican, 1934, 2.05L on 2L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (Scott 37a), a stunning stamp all around, with great color, clean paper, excellent margins and a face-free cancel, Very Fine, signed A. Diena, with his 1964 certificate. Sassone A37g. Bolaffi 37b. Scott $800. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:34 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3018
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and perfectly centered, Extremely Fine, a beauty, signed. Sassone A38h. 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:14:55 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3019
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), o.g., wonderfully fresh, Very Fine, scarce variety, signed "ED" (E. Diena). 2013 Sassone A38h; €400 ($450). 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:12 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3020
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Cat No: 38a
Vatican, 1934, 2.55L on 2.50L Provisional Surcharge, comma missing between the numerals (2019 Scott 38a), fresh and beautifully centered, with the "2" of surcharge additionally showing the broken number type, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone A38h; €600 ($670). 2019 Scott $800. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:28 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3021
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Cat No: 41-46
Vatican, 1935, 5c-1.25L Juridical Congress complete (2019 Scott 41-46), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 41-46; €1,200 ($1,340). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:15:56 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3022
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Cat No: 41-46
Vatican, 1935, 5c-1.25L Juridical Congress complete (2019 Scott 41-46), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, very scarce thus. 2013 Sassone 41-46; €1,200 ($1,340). 2019 Scott $1,000. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:16:23 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3024
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Cat No: 47-49, 51, 53-54
Vatican, 1936, 5c//5L Catholic Press issue, "Saggio" (Specimen) overprints (Scott 47-49, 51, 53-54), complete group of six as issued, o.g., never hinged; 5c slight, minor gum glaze spot from mount, otherwise fresh, Very Fine, a lovely and very scarce group, each signed "AD" (A. Diena). Sassone 47-49, 51, 53-54. 2008 Catalogo Encic. Ital. €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:17:07 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3025
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Cat No: 47//54
Vatican, 1936, World Exposition of the Catholic Press (Scott 47//54), gutter blocks of 4, the set basically complete, as #49 catalogues €1000 and #51 is "dashed" in CEI; those offered here are crisp and clean, o.g., never hinged; a few with gutters creased, the 10L with two spots of gum missing in the selvage only, Very Fine, a tough group. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 47-48, 50, 52-54; €1,206 ($1,350). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:17:36 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3026
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Cat No: 55-60
Vatican, 1938, 5c-1.25L Archaeological Congress complete (Scott 55-60), gutter pairs, o.g., never hinged, each fresh and clean; light crease in gutters as usual, Very Fine, uncommon, especially as a complete set. Sassone 55-60. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 55-60; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:18:31 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3027
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Cat No: 72-76
Vatican, 1940, 5c to 2.75L Small Medallion issue, imperf proofs complete (Scott 72-76), lovely quality imperforate set of archive proofs in issued colors on ungummed proof paper, all fresh as the day they were pulled, Very Fine, a lovely and rare set, each signed "ED" (E. Diena), with all but the 1.25L additionally signed "AD" (A. Diena) as well. 2013 Sassone P72-P76; €930 ($1,040). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:19:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3028
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Cat No: 72 var.
Vatican, 1940, 5c Small Medallion, imperf at right margin (Scott 72 var), a lovely example in a pristine mint horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 72b; €800 ($900). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:19:35 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3029
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Cat No: 84 var.
Vatican, 1945, 25c Works of Charity, printed on joined paper (Scott 84 var), Post Office fresh, o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 84c; €1,300 ($1,460). Estimate $300 - 400
A superb example of this elusive rarity, which was produced when small quantities of the "silk" paper variety were "joined" with normal paper, nearly all of which were destroyed by the Postal Administration at the completion of printing . Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:20:22 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3030
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Cat No: 88 var.
Vatican, 1944, 80c Antonio da Sangallo, Pontifical Academy, double impression of vignette (Scott 88 var), fresh and clean, near-perfectly centered, with close double printing of vignette as always, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine. 2005 Catalogo Encic. Ital. 88g; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:21:11 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3031
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Cat No: 89a var.
Vatican, 1944, 1.25L Academy of the Virtuosi, imperf top margin single (2019 Scott 89a var), position 6 from the only sheet of 50 examples, o.g., never hinged; very slight and minor gum disturbance, Very Fine, rare, signed "AD" (A. Diena). 2013 Sassone 89c; €1,300 ($1,460). 2019 Scott $1,900 for pair. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:21:35 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3032
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Cat No: 91 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5c second Small Medallion, imperf-between vertical pair (Scott 91 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, striking and scarce. 2013 Sassone 91h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:22:17 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3033
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Cat No: 91 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5c second Small Medallion, vertical strip of four, imperf between middle stamps (Scott 91 var), o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh, Very Fine, a scarce, eye-arresting variety. 2013 Sassone 91h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:22:52 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3034
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Cat No: 92 var.
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, varieties (Scott 92 var), two lovely errors, one a right margin imperforate variety, the other a left margin horizontal pair imperforate vertically; each fresh mint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 92e, 92f; €420 ($470). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:23:48 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3035
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Cat No: 92 vars
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, varieties (Scott 92 vars), a striking pair, one an imperforate right margin single (never hinged), plus a left margin horizontal pair imperforate vertically (hinged, signed); each fresh, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 92e, 92f; €420 ($470). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:24:26 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3036
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Cat No: 92 var.
Vatican, 1945, 30c second Small Medallion, horizontal left margin pair imperf between (Scott 92 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, a splendid and rare variety. 2013 Sassone 92g; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:25:01 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3037
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c second Small Medallion, imperf at right and at left (Scott 93 var), two splendid, Post Office fresh examples, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 93f; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:25:43 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3038
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c second Small Medallion, block of four, imperf left margin (Scott 93 var), o.g., never hinged, fresh and near-pristine, Very Fine, striking and scarce. 2013 Sassone 93f; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:26:25 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3039
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Cat No: 93 var.
Vatican, 1945, 50c dark green Papal Arms of Pius XII, imperf at left margin (Scott 93 var), block of 97, a complete pane of 100, less positions 9-10 & 20 at upper right, with a complete vertical strip of ten of the left margin imperforate; sheet previously folded in half horizontally; some vertical perforation separations at right of variety and along right-most column, o.g., never hinged, the errors Very Fine with the rest of the sheet F-VF, a nice example of a tough variety. Catalogo Encic. Ital. 93f; €1,000 ($1,120). Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:27:12 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3040
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Cat No: 94 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1L second Small Medallion, imperf at top and at bottom examples (Scott 94 var), a choice pair of full-margined examples, each showing full lathework, etc.; both fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 94d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:27:43 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3041
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Cat No: 95 var, 97 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1.50L & 5L second Small Medallion, top or bottom imperf varieties (Scott 95 var, 97 var), lovely pair comprising 1.50L full bottom margin imperforate, plus 5L as a full top margin imperforate example, o.g., never hinged, clean and fresh, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 95d, 97d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:28:08 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3042
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Cat No: 95 var.
Vatican, 1945, 1.50L second Small Medallion, imperf-between vertical pair (Scott 95 var), fresh and near-pristine, o.g.; top stamp very lightly hinged, Very Fine, a beauty. 2013 Sassone 95h; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:28:38 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3043
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Cat No: 97 var.
Vatican, 1945, 5L rose violet & black Garden & Medallion, bottom margin imperf single (Scott 97 var), a choice example with full sheet margin at bottom, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, an unlisted value in Sassone; scarce. Sassone 97 var. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:29:24 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3044
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Cat No: 99-100 vars
Vatican, 1945, 1L & 3L Works of Charity, part-perf varieties (Scott 99-100 vars), eye-catching pair of fantail varieties, both fresh, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce. 2013 Sassone 99d, 100c; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:30:10 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3045
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Cat No: 100 var.
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, vertical pair imperf-between (Scott 100 var), o.g., fresh, Very Fine, a striking and very scarce variety. 2013 Sassone 100f; €600 ($670). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:30:30 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3046
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Cat No: 100 vars
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, scarce imperf varieties (Scott 100 vars), each in pairs, the horizontal showing right margin imperforate, the vertical bottom margin imperforate, o.g., never hinged, fresh, Very Fine. 2013 Sassone 100c, 100d; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-03-2020, 16:31:04 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 738
Lot No: 3047
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Cat No: 100 var.
Vatican, 1945, 3L Works of Charity, block of four, imperf at bottom (Scott 100 var), o.g., never hinged, pristine mint, Very Fine, exceptional quality, scarce variety. 2013 Sassone 100c; €440 ($490). Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
