1852 15c black, yellowish, large margins all around, tied by red "Modena 1.6.1852" (First Day of Issue) double circle departure pmk on complete FL to Mantova ad Ostiglia, with "Ostiglia 3.6" arrival in concentric circles, filing fold at bottom, well away from stamp and markings, splendid and unique First Day Cover from Modena, signed Oliva, Sorani and Colla, with 1961 and 2004 certificates from each ("Grandissima Rarita") (Sass.3, Euro 450,000) (Cat No. 3) (Image)

Est.US$50,000

1859 5c green, 20c violet, unused with original gum, l.h. or h.r., margins all around, fresh and v.f., signed Fiecchi, Oliva, etc., with 2023 Dr.Avi certificates (Sass.12,15, Euro 7,400) cat. $5375 (Cat No. 10,12a) (Image)

Cat. $5375, Est.US$1,000