1589(!!!)-1870. Unique collection of stampless covers, with a great variety of different cancellations and postal markings, many bought as single auctionlots, starting with several pre-1600(!!!) covers (ex. Corsini correspondence), most covers in very wonderful and fresh condition, many rare cancels and from small villages, a great variety, housed in 18(!!) albums with descriptions. Fantastic collection to continue!!! (Image)

1819/1868, sophisticated used and unused collection on album pages (from three Cavallini sheets used), comprising all areas well collected incl. top values like Papal state 50baj.+1sc., Naples Trinacria and Cross of Savoy etc., some signed/certificate; as always varied condition and a few valuated cautiously. Anyway an interesting ancient collection, which is offered completely untouched - viewing advised! (Image)

1853/1857, Sardiania+Tuscany, two better postmarks: Sardinia "SERRAVALLE 13 OTT 53" on 20c. blue on piece (certificate Zanini, Sassone 10 punti); Tuscany "BAGNO D'AQUI 28 LUG 1857" on front of cover bearing 2cr. (certificate Dr.Avi, Sassone 13 punti).
For this lot an additional 7% for Import Expenses (Taxes) will be charged. (Image)

1810/1950 (ca.), Italy+some area, assortment of apprx. 120 covers/cards from pre-philately, mainly commercial mail with usual postal wear. (Image)

1852/1996, Italian states/Italy/area, comprehensive collection in four Schaubek albums, well collected throughout with plenty of better issues incl. a good section Italian states showing Modena, Naples, Parma, Romagna, Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany. Followed by a lovely collection of Kingdom and Republic which are (except a very few) virtually complete. Not to be missed the considerable section Back of Book, especially Levant offices and Fiume. Impressive collection with enormous cat.value, careful viewing and calculation strongly advised! (Image)

1852-1980, Stock of classic issues Italy States to modern issues with scarce varieties, mint and used, including Tuscany, Sicily and Modena, large blocks of Napoli proofs, Bolaffi N.1628B strip of three, 1954B, 1626B, 1621B, 1617B, 1547B, 1542B, 1539B, Sass.#17, T16, 39, CEI #1952B, P22 & P23 each block of 15, P24, P25, P27, PR22, Papal state proofs #RS28-33, please inspect carefully, a fine group with high retail value. Catalogue value over 300.000,- Euro (Image)

1853 from ca., interesting lot with ca.170 covers, cards and stationeries, comprising plenty of picture postcards, fieldpost WW I, registered and censored mail, further Toscana MiNr.4+7 on letter from Livorno to Naples, Papal State with complete set 1934 'Int. Lawyers Congress' on cover, some covers/cards from Trieste Zone A and other useful material. (Image)

1855/1985 (ca.), Italy+some area, mint and used collection/balance in three stockbooks, from some Italian stated (varied condition), main value in Kingdom and Republic incl. some better mint sets like 1923 5l. Manzoni, 1930 Vergil nine values, 1933 Balbo Flight one strip of three, 1948 St.Catherine of Siena MNH and used, 1948, Centenary mint etc. High cat.value! (Image)

1861/1888, used and mint collection of 45 stamps on album pages, comprising 1861 Neapolitan Province complete set, 1862 10c. bistre (2) and 80c. yellow used, postage due 1863 10c. bistre mint, in addition P.O.abroad. Purchased in 1979 at an Ebel auction, hammer price 800,- DM. (Image)

1861/1944, comprehensive mint and used collection in a Lighthouse binder, neatly arranged on album pages, apparently more or less/virtually complete showing all better issues incl. 1921/1923 "Buste Letteri Postali" 16 values, 1920's+1930's commemorative sets, airmails incl. 1933 Squadron Flight ten different triptychons. In addition a strong Back of Book section incl. 1933 triptychon and 1934 10lire, parcel stamps, postage dues and also 1918/1919 occupation overprints for Venezia Giulia and Trentino (which are subject to personal inspection). Really a great lot, rarely seen in that comprehensiveness! (Image)

1861/1945, KINGDOM up to some R.S.I and also AREA, comprehensive MINT holding with main value in the NEVER HINGED material, comprising better stamps of early period, many multiples, high values, overprints etc. Cat.value (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous) apprx. 142.600,- €. (Image)

1861/1992, KINGDOM AND REPUBBLICA, sophisticated balance with main value in the MINT NEVER HINGED MATERIAL, comprising complete sets, varieties, specialities, better stamps etc.; accompanied by several certificates. Cat.value apprx. 205.000,- € (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous). Great lot for the skilled retailer! (Image)

1862/1993, GREAT MINT HOLDING from classic to modern issues and main value in the NEVER HINGED material, comprising better stamps, varieties/specialities, overprints, gutter pairs, imperforate stamps etc. Cat.value apprx. 189.000,- € (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous). Perfect lot for further break-up! (Image)

1862-1973. Very well filled, MNH, mint hinged and used, partly double stamp collection back of the book of Italy 1862-1973 on albumpages in springback, in which very much better material like (Michel no's): 183-185*, 229**, 230-233*, 230-233, 270-271, 275-278*, 361* (!, but discolored gum), 439-444**, 445-446* with various overprints, 484-487*, 514-519**, service 10* (overprint servizio di stato, scarce stamp), money order stamps 1-6*, settlement stamps 6-8*, 9-11(*), stamp with advertisements (PUB's), parcelpost 1-6, 20-23, 36-47**/*, nice postage dues, Italian territories, GNR overprints, including signed stamps, etc. Exciting collection, very high catalogue value! (Image)

1862-1975, ungebrauchte und postfrische Sammlung im Vordruck, dabei einige bessere Klassikwerte mit Mi.-Nr. 20, 25 II + III, 26a, 32. 33. 35, 50 und einigen weiteren besseren Serien, ab etwa 1952 weitgehend vollständig. (Image)

1869/1944, a lovely mint collection comprising many better issues, e.g. 1890 overprints, 1910 Garibaldi both sets, 1923 March to Rome, 1923 Militia, 1924, Crociera Italiana, 1924 Venetia overprints, 1924 Holy Year, following Militia issues, 1930 Vergil airmails, 1931 Antonius, 1932 Dante, 1933 zeppelin, 1934 Football Championship, 1934 Military Medal, 1935 Airmail Exhibition, 1935 Bellini airmails, 1936 Horace, 1937 Summer Holidays, 1937 Augustus airmails, 1938 Empire, good part "Back of Book" showing 1884/1903 accounting stamps and postage dues with rare 1869 10 c. orange. (Image)

1910/1942, a mint and used assortment on album pages, incl. 1910 Garibaldi (Sass. 87/88), 1923 Militia (Sass. 183/85), 1923, Manzoni complete set (Sass. 151/56), 1924 Holy Year on piece with violet special event postmark (Sass. 169/74) etc., in addition some Fiume.

1915/1946, comprehensive mint stock on stockcards, well sorted throughout with definitives and commemoratives, main value apparently in the NEVER HINGED material. Sassone cat.value apprx. 106.100,- €. Detailed inventory enclosed. (Image)

1919/1956, Italian area, balance of apprx. 30 entires, incl. Fiume overprints, Vatican, Triest, occupation WWII Lubljana etc. In addition some loose stamps with better sets. A great lot, viewing advised!
For this lot an additional 7% for Import Expenses (Taxes) will be charged. (Image)

1932, Dante Society, airmail stamps, 3l., 5l., 7.70l. and 100l. four copies each and 10l. two copies, mainly within units. Sass. A28 (4), A29 (4), A30 (4), A31 (2), A41 (4), 1.010,- € (price for single stamps, no surplus for units).

1934, Centenary of Bravery Medal airmail set of seven in a lot with 28 complete sets mostly in larger blocks, mint never hinged, Mi. 505/11, € 4.620,-- (Sass. A74/A80, € 4.200,--)

1934, Luigi Galvani kompletter Satz von zwei Werten je in zwei kompletten Bögen mit je 50 Marken (= 100 Sätze), postfrisch und ungefaltet, Mi. 492/93, € 700,-- + (Sass. 364/65, € 750,-- +)

1941/1945, ITALY DURING WWII, sophisticated balance of MINT NEVER HINGED material exclusively (resp. a few no gum as issued), comprising some military issues WWII and main value final war period/transition period 1945 with LOCALS and REPUBBLICA SOCIALE (G.N.R. etc.), showing many multiples, specialities/varieties, proof, better stamps, Alliied Military Government etc. Cat.value (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous) apprx. 186.000,- €. A lovely holding full of history, perfect for further break-up! (Image)

1944, REPUBBLICA SOCIALE, sophisticated MINT NEVER HINGED balance on stockcards, comprising various issues with "Fasces" and "G.N.R." overprints, many multiples, also types, varieties etc. Cat.value (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous) apprx. 64.900,- €. (Image)

1944, REPUBBLICA SOCIALE, sophisticated MINT NEVER HINGED balance on stockcards, comprising various issues with "Fasces" and "G.N.R." overprints, many multiples, also types, varieties etc. Cat.value (various Italian specialised catalogues - current and previous) apprx. 73.300,- €.