FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE 3 BAJ 1859 Folded cover from Alfonsine to Bologna, franked by 1859 3b black on dark green, cancelled in transit in Ravenna with barred lozenge, RAVENNA straightline alongside, reverse bears ALFONSINE s/l and BOLOGNA 3 SET 59 arrival, see also certificate enclosed confirming departure on September 1st, very fine & rare (Sassone 4, € 75’000) Expertise: Cert. Bottacchi (2008) Estimate: € 5’000 – € 8’000 (Image)

FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE FIVE BAJ 1859 Folded letter sheet from Bologna to Padova, franked 1859 5b violet, superb top sheet marginal, tied diamond grill with BOLOGNA/1.SET.59 first day cancel alongside, extremely fine and important exhibition showpiece (Sassone 6, € 75’000) Expertise: Cert. Raybaudi (1991), Enzo Diena (1991), Giorgio Colla (1991) & Zanaria (2004) Estimate: € 15’000 – € 20’000 (Image)