Lombardy-Venetia, 1863 Double Eagle 15s yellow brown, perf 14, with nearly full strike of the blue "K.K.F.P. Bottuschan" town cancel, strong color, couple small thins, a F.-V.F. strike, a very rare cancellation; with 2004 Basel certificate. Scott No. 19. Sassone No. 40. Michel No. 18  €2,500 ($2,790). $0 (Image)

Lombardy-Venetia, 1865 Double Eagle 2s yellow, perf 9½, clear Smirne thimble town cancel, bright color, F.-V.F.; with 2005 Basel certificate. Scott No. 20. Sassone No. 41. Michel No. 19  €950 ($1,060). $0 (Image)

Lombardy-Venetia, Classics Collection, 1850-65, of 43 items arranged on stockpages in binder; most items selected for quality or better cancel types and each accompanied by certificate; includes a nice section of first issues with better shade/paper types and cancellations including scarce ship marking, similar later issues including some official reprint blocks; with owner's cat €4,900+, worth review. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0