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

1431, A scarce example of the "BLUE CASTLE" variety having ALL COLOURS BUT THE ENGRAVED LIGHT BLUE OMITTED. Fresh, XF, NH. Has photocopy of 2004 Chiavarello Certificate for a multiple from which this stamp came. Bolaffi #1632B, Cat 2,650 Euro (Image)

Estimate 600.00+ $Cdn

1417, Block of the so-called "VIOLET CASTLE" variety with lithographed background COLOURS OMITTED. Usual light red colour streaking. Fresh, XF, NH. Pencil signed by expert Dr. G. Chiavarello on reverse of the LR stamp and with his 2004 Certificate (Bolaffi #1632B, Cat 15,900 Euro) (Image)

Estimate 1,000.00+ $Cdn