Three folded letters all with PORTO MAURIZIO 1823-32 2-line cancels to Genoa. F-VF (3)

Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn

Stampless folded Court notification with Genoa 15 Nov (1845) 2-line strike to Lerici (b/s). From "Il Presidente del Magistrato di Sanita" (initialed) with lovely crest illustrated h/s on reverse. VF (Image)

Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn

Stampless Trans-Atlantic cover datelined Trieste 3 June 1848 to Boston. Has red "NEW YORK / SHIP / 7 AUG / 7cts" transit. F-VF, small tear (Image)

Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn

17, Vertical strip of 3 neatly tied by 4 Jan 1863 CDS's on folded cover to Naples (rec b/s). The strip is from positions 40, 45, & 50 in the sheet and is imperf at bottom (a few clipped perfs). The lower stamp has a DOUBLE HEAD variety. F-VF. A RARE TRIPLE FRANKING. Has been signed by A. Diena & P. Cardillo and with a 2020 Cardillo Certificate. Cat $9,500+ (Image)

Estimate 2,000.00+ $Cdn

20b, Tied by Florence 19 May 1862 CDS on cover to Annonay, France. Has Turin & cross border transits. F, a bit back panel missing. Scarce. Cat $425 (Image)

Estimate 125.00+ $Cdn

27, Imperf Proof pair in brown. VF, NH (Image)

Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn

31, Tied by diamond numeral "181" cancel on cover with Milan 18 Aug 1873 CDS to Lyon, France. Has red Lanslebourg transit. VF

Estimate 35.00+ $Cdn

43, F, couple short perfs (Image)

Cat 800.00

48, Scarce mint 25¢ blue King Humbert. VG-VF, OG. Has guarantee b/s and has 2006 Sorani Certificate (Image)

Cat 800.00

57, Scarce Five Lira. F, a few nibbed perfs. Pencil signed by Diena (Image)

Cat 1,075.00

58-63, VG-VF

Cat 156.00

67-72, F

Cat 254.75

74, Tied by Milan 1899 Squared Circle cancel on b/w postcard for the ITALIAN NORTH POLE EXPEDITION. Despite failing to reach the Pole, the expedition gained international attention both for its leader the Duke of Abruzzi and Italy. This postcard depicts the Duke of Abruzzi & 3 other expedition members. F (Image)

Estimate 135.00+ $Cdn

87, Horiz pair with a MAJOR SHIFT OF THE GREEN BACKGROUND COLOUR on each stamp. F, LH. Has 2015 Calves/Jacquart Certificate. AN EYE-CATCHING ERROR (Image)

Estimate 500.00+ $Cdn

115-18, Nice colours, neat cancels. VG-F+ (#118 a few nibbed perfs) (Image)

Cat 380.00

119-22, F-VF (Image)

Cat 169.25

124-5, F-VF, NH (Image)

Cat 147.00

145d, Vertical pair IMPERFORATE BETWEEN. Bright vibrant colour. F-VF, NH, lightly pencil signed by Sorani. A SCARCE & SELDOM OFFERED ERROR (Sassone 1,600 Euro) (Image)

Cat 1,750.00+

165-8, Fresh blocks, F, NH, a few natural gum bends (Image)

Cat 864.00

213 (Pair), 217, Tied by Padua 27 Sept 1940 CDS's on colour illustrated P.N.F. (Nat. Fascist Party) Youth Branch Propaganda postcard to & Military addr. Depicts young soldier in bayonette charge, flags & banners. Has quote from Mussolini & his printed signature. VF (Image)

Estimate 85.00+ $Cdn

213, 218, Tied by Venice 29 June 1930 CDS on colour illustrated Fascist era advertising postcard for Salsomaggiore Pharmaceuticals to Padua. Depicts Achilles holding spear & shield (depicting Medusa). VF (Image)

Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn

215, Tied on 2 diff WWII colour illustrated P.N.F. (Nat. Fascist Party) Youth Branch Propaganda postcards from Savona & Genoa to Rome & Bologna. Depicts older soldiers with young soldiers in action. Each has quote from Mussolini with his printed Signature. F-VF. Scarce (2) (Image)

Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn

217, Tied by Florence 23 May 1934 slogan cancel on colour illustrated Fascist Propaganda postcard for the Central Academy for the ROYAL MILITARY POLICE to an officer in ALBANIA. Depicts officer with rifle, Italia effigy, Italian flag & battle scene. F-VF (Image)

Estimate 85.00+ $Cdn

217, Tied by Udine 18 May 1941 CDS on colour illustrated P.N.F. (Nat. Fascist Party) Propaganda Fieldpost card to Naples. Depicts symbolic bridging scene of Military & Industry for war effort. F-VF (Image)

Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn

217, 226, C43 (5L Zeppelin stamp), Neatly tied by Rome 27 May, 1935 CDS's on GRAF ZEPPELIN ITALY FLIGHT cover. Has two diff VF Zeppelin cachets plus illustrated Zeppelin b/s's. VF. A CHOICE ZEPPELIN COVER (Image)

Estimate 400.00+ $Cdn