MODENA & PARMA: Small group of early imperf. used & unused issues on stock sheet. Margins variable. (9 stamps) (Image)

PAPAL STATES: Mint & used group on stock sheet. Issues ranging from 1852-1868. A mix of originals and reprints inc. 1868 2c green in mint block of 4. High cat. value. (21) (Image)

PAPAL STATES COVER SELECTION: Group of covers with various 1852-64 frankings. Mostly 5b rose or 5b pale rose inc. a double rate cover (2 x 5b) from Rome to Genoa; also 2b deep green (SG 12) tied by handstamped 'cross' to cover addressed to Massa Superiore and a further pale green 2b cover mailed within Rome. Also 1865 env. from Rome to Padua with 8b franking. Fair to good. (6 covers & 2 fronts) (Image)

SARDINIA: 1855 Victor Emmanuel imperf. issues, one of each value used 5c to 3 lire. Mostly fine but the 3 lire is a poor example with faults. Also two examples of 1861 Newspaper stamp, both cut into. SG cat. £4,500+ (8) (Image)