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Balbo Mass Flight I-DINI (Capt. Mario Baldini) 1933 (1. July): Registered envelope franked with triptych 'I-DINI' L. 50, posted in "Rome 12.6.33" to Londonderry with arrival mark on reverse (JY 2). The seaplane I-DINI hit the water of the Zuider Zea while landing in Amsterdam. One crew member lost his live and two others were injured. Scarce Balbo Crash item, envelope opened and therefore slightly trimmed at right, very scarce as only five I-DINI covers carried by Captain Stefano Trimboli of I-MARI to Londonderry Nierinck 330701. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No:1257
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Linee Aeree Italiane L.A.I. Crash of DC 6 I-LUCK 1951 (Dec. 23): Group of seven envelopes bearing four line special cachet 'Contiene corrispondenza danneggiata / ricuperata nell'incidente / all'aereo New York - Milano / del 23 dicembre 1951" in violet applied either on crash-covers or official 'Amministrazione delle PTT d'Italia' envelopes, including one envelope to Germany with official German Postsache envelope of "Winnenden (Württ.) 26.1.52" and two envelopes from USA with official Rome Post Office slip Nierinck 511223f. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
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Lot No:1263
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Linee Aeree Italiane L.A.I Rome - New York, Douglas DC 6B I-Line, Crash at Jamaica Bay, New York 1954 (Dec. 18): Selection of six crash covers bearing 'DAMAGE DUE TO AIRMAIL INTERRUPTION / NEAR N.Y. INT'L AIRPORT DEC. 18 1954' in black and violet as well as 'DAMAGED BY PLANE CRASH / AT NEW YORK 12-18-54' in black and small letter type in violet. Rare Nierinck 541218. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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ALITALIA DC-7 I-DUVO Crash at Shannon Airport 1960 (Feb. 26): Selection of seven crash covers from Italy to USA, of which two forwarded to Canada,all with 'SALVAGED FROM / PLANE CRASH AT / SHANNON AIRPORT' special cachet in black, including orignial black/white photograph of crashed plane Nierinck 600226 = CHF 1'820. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
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Disinfected Mail 1739/1848: Group of 20 entire letters, incl. 1739 Verona Quarantaine Hospital 'S. Pancrazio', 1789 letter from Galata to London via Marseille, 1816/37 two entire letters from Smyrna disinfected in Semlin, 1832 two letters to Palermo Health Magistrate, 1831 letter from Odessa toTrieste, disinfected by means of perforation, 1826/36 disinfected covers (4) with one from Rimini via Ottanto to Corfu and 1836 cover from Corfu to Florence. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image)
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1797-1825ca.: Accumulation of about 220 pre-philatelic covers, more or less Napoleonian period, so there are many letters with departmental numbers or French spelling of the town. There is e.g. a letter from "Capo d'Istria" 1812 and a letter 1810 N° I ARM. DU NORD. addressed to 'Lazluze, .. Arront Dantzi (Annecy).' There are also a few letters, where the cancel has survived the French era, a few might not strictly be from Italy, however very interesting Material.rnProvenienz: Sammlung Ing. Pietro Provera. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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1851-64: Small lot with old auction lots, two glassines with Lombardy-Venetia and Papal State, for the latter, useful, because genuine are signed (A. Diena) and reprints are identified, ideal for reference, condition often good, a few with minor faults. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 13): Cover from Firenze to Volterra, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the very rare shade 'oliva grigio scurissimo', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by light thimble FIRENZE despatch cds in black, clear information strike alongside, reverse with Livorno - Firenze ambulant as well as indistinct VOLTERRA arrival cds's. Special Tuscany rate valid until the end of 1862. Ex Provera, signed Colla; certs. Sorani (1982), Asinelli (1998) Sassone = € 7'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (July 6): Cover from Livorno to Pisa, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. in the extremely rare shade 'giallo olivastro', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear LIVORNO despatch cds in black, reverse with Pisa arrival cds of the same day. Special rate within the former Ducato di Toscana. Ex Provera, certs. Oliva (1987), Raybaudi (1988) Sassone = € 9'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Oct 24): Entire letter from Spello to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bruno cioccolato chiaro' (2) and 20 c. 'azzuro ultramare', three overall fine and fresh adhesives with good to large margins, one 10 c. shaved at top, cancelled by two crisp strikes of SPELLO straight line handstamp of Papal origin (Sassone PG = 9 punti) in black, a Sardo-Italian SPELLO cds alongside. Reverse with indistinct ROMA arrival cds (ballpoint pen traces). A most attractive double rate entire paid to the Papal border, the receiver was not taxed for the residual journey as this entire was directed to a cardinal. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1985) Sassone = € 3'100 + 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Jan 11): Cover from Pontremoli to Sabbionetta, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto', a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by clear rare PONTREMOGLI despatch cds in blue (Sassone MS = 6 punti), an information strike alongside. Reverse with Parma & Casalmaggiore transit as well as arrival (Jan 12) cds's. Horizontal file fold not distracting at all from this appealing usage of this exceptionally rare shade in combination with a datestamp cancellation introduced in the Sardinian period, ex Provera, cert. E. Diena (1982) Sassone = € 13'500 + 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Sept): Cover from Sicily to Torino, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. 'cobalto verdastro scuro', an exceptional example with huge to enormous margins, tied upon arrival in Genova with the "DA SICILIA" Shipmail entry handstamp in red (Sassone = 13 punti), a crisp information strike alongside. Reverse with "GENOVA 27 SET 61" transit and "TORINO 27 SET 61" arrival cds's. The adhesive shows traces of double embossing ' doppia effigie', an extremely rare cancellation on a rare shade, applied on mail despatched directly to the steamer, presumably in Palermo and cancelled at embarkment in Genova. Ex Provera, certs. Miro (1956), Colla (1999) Sassone = € 3'500 + 9'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (Aug 13): Entire letter from Polpenazze to Maderno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. in the rare dark greenish cobalt 'cobalto verdastro scuro' shade, a fine and fresh adhesive with regular large margins, tied by POLPENAZZE cds in black (7 punti), a clear information strike alongside. Reverse with Brescia and Toscolano transit cds's of the next day. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the stamp, a very attractive entire with this rare shade, ex Provera. Signed Colla; cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 3'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1862 (Aug 7): Lettersheet from Sambuca to Vercelli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 20 c. in the very rare greenish cobalt 'cobalto verdastro' shade, a fine and fresh adhesive with regular large margins, tied by SAMBUCA cds in black, information strike alongside. Reverse with Palermo, Genova and Casale transit as well as Vercelli arrival (Aug 12) cds's. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the stamp, an attractive example of this very rare shade on entire, ex Provera. Signed Bolaffi; certs. Raybaudi (2004), Bottacchi (2004) Sassone = € 12'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1863 (Dec 12): Double rate Cover from Genova to Civitavecchia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 40 c. 'rosa vermiglio', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by "VIA DI MARE" handstamp applied in transit in Livorno, "LIVORNO UFF. DEL PORTO 12 DIC 63" cds and "CIVITAVECCHIA DALLA VIA DI MARE" handstamp alongside. Cover despatched directly to the vessel, the stamp tied in transit in Livorno, for the part of the journey within the Papal States the receiver had to pay '8' bajocchi. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an interesting usage in the last possible month of the Matraire definitive adhesives. Ex Provera, signed E. Diena, Raybaudi; cert. Sorani (1998). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, usage of Sardinian adhesives 1861 (May 28): Registered Double rate Envelope from Milano to Ancona, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 80 c. 'giallo ocra pallido', a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by clear MILANO cds in red (Sassone = 7 punti), an information strike and ASSICURATO handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with two ambulant and arrival (May 31) cds's. Cover shortened at left, part of the upper backflap replaced, nevertheless a desirable item showing the correct franking with twice 20 c. for the postage and 40 c. registration fee. Ex Provera, signed A. Diena & Raybaudi; cert. Bottacchi (2003) Sassone = € 9'000 + 600. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Aug 4): Cover from Palermo to St. Petersburg, Russia, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. 'verde cupo' in a horizontal pair (vertical pre-use fold between the stamps) in mixed franking with single Italy Regno I. emission 80 c. 'giallo arancio' (tiny marginal tear at lower left corner tooth), otherwise fine and fresh adhesives, tied by Palermo cds in black, framed "P.D." in black alongside. Reverse with Milano & Como transit, Chur - Zürich ambulant as well as St. Petersburg arrival (Aug 2, julian) cds's. The Prussian weiterfranko to Russia is noted in blue crayon with 'f3' (silbergroschen). The cover was turned and sent within St. Petersburg. In spite of its limitations, an appealing and interesting cover to this rare destination. Underpaid by 10 centesimi but not taxed when routed via Switzerland, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi; cert. E. Diena (1983) Zanaria & Serra 0,90 P = € 26'000.rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Zanaria & Serra (2004) on page 184. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 21): Lettersheet from Livorno to Roma, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 5 c. green in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 15 c. sky-blue 'celeste chiaro', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear LIVORNO cds, information strike alongside. Reverse with TPO transit and arrival cds (Dec 23). Taxed with '6' baj. upon arrival for the part of the journey from the Papal border to the receiver. Certs. Sorani (1999), Colla (1999), Serra (2005) Serra & Zanaria 0,20 D = € 9'500.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives, in addition on a cover to the Papal States.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 40 covers with this combination on p. 402. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
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Lot No:2482
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Dec 27): Double rate Letter sheet from Taranto to Napoli, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. bistre in mixed franking of same colour and denomination with Italy Regno I. emission 10 c. yellowish bistre, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light TARANTO cds in Bourbon style in black. Reverse with Napoli arrival cds (Dec 30). Light horizontal filing fold well away from stamps and postmarks, a most interesting entire, signed Oliva, cert. A. Diena (1972).rnNote: Double special Sicily rate of twice 10 centesimi, an exceptional combination franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sold...CHF 1,300.00
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Lot No:2483
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1862 (Aug 30): Letter sheet from Riposto to Genova, endorsed "Vapore Francese", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. orange-brown in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 20 c. indigo 'indaco con riflessi violacei', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by clear central RIPSTO cds in black (5 punti), shipmail "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" in red alongside. Reverse with Giarre and Messina transit as well as Genova arrival cds's (Sept 4). Light filing folds well away from stamps and postmarks and side flap missing, nevertheless an appealing item, cert. E. Diena (1987).rnNote: 30 centesimi rate for a single rate inland letter with French vessel, valid until end of 1862. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sold...CHF 280.00
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Lot No:2484
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (June 27): Sixfold rate Entire letter from Terni to Narni, endorsed "Franca / Documenti in Carta Bollata fogli 5", bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. redish brown in mixed franking with Italy Regno I. emission 80 c. yellow orange, two fresh adhesives, tied by clear "TERNI UMBRIA" cds in black. Reverse with Narni arrival cds from the same day. Light filing folds well away from stamps and postmarks, the 80 centesimi skillfully repaired at lower left, nevertheless a most interesting usage to pay the 90 centesimi rate for a heavy letter between 50 and 100 gr. Signed Mondolfo & Avanzo, cert. E. Diena (1984) Sassone = € 16'975. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No:2485
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Regno, combination usage of Sardinian and Italian adhesives 1863 (Dec 26): December cover from Milano to Codogno, bearing Sardinia IV. emission 10 c. 'bistro' in an extraordinary mixed franking with Italy De La Rue 1863 (Dec) 5 c. 'grigio verde', two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light MILANO cds, distribution handstamp alongside. Reverse with CODOGNO arrival cds of the following day. Cert. E. Diena (1978) Serra & Zanaria 0,15 P = € 7'000.rnNote: An exceptional franking in the last possible month for a regular usage of the Sardinian stamps and the first possible month for a usage of the DLR adhesives.rnReference: Serra & Zanaria list only 72 covers with this combination on p. 402. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
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Lot No:2487
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1862 (Nov 11): Double rate Lettersheet from Casalnuovo to Napoli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bruno scuro', the rare shade in a horizontal pair, tied by light Bourbon-style CASALNUOVO cds in black, an information strike alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival cds of the next day. Light filing folds, nevertheless an interesting double letter rate usage of the local tariff of the former Napoli provinces, which was only possible between October 1862 when the Italian definitives came into use and end of December 1862, when the tariff was abandoned. Signed Emilio & Alberto Diena; cert. Enzo Dienna (1991) Sassone = € 12'000.rnReference: Displayed and described in Zanaria & Serra on page 41. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sold...CHF 650.00
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Lot No:2488
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1862 (Dec 1): Cover from Macerata to Cagli, bearing 1862 10 c. 'bistro oliva', two fresh sheet marginal examples, tied by crisp "MACERATA FELTRIA MARCHE" cds (Sassone = 10 punti), a superb information strike alongside, reverse with FOSSOMBRONE and URBINO transit cds's of the next day. Appealing franking to pay the 20 c. inland rate, signed E. Diena, cert. Sorani (2003) Sassone = € 5'000 + 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No:2489
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1862 (Dec 6): Lettersheet from Rossano to Napoli, bearing 1862 10 c. bistre showing variety: imperforated at base, a fresh adhesive with full margin at base with marginal 'filetto di riquadro' and part of selvedge at right, tied clear ROSSANO ornamental cds in black (5 punti), information strike alongside. Reverse with Napoli arrival cds (Dec 10). A most interesting and attractive usage of this scarce and sought after variety, paying the rate for a letter within one of the Southern provinces, last month of this rate. Signed Avanzo & Colla; cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 34'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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