1859 (Oct.): 20 c. 'ardesia violaceo' and 20 c. 'nero violaceo', two fine single examples with fresh colours and overall good to large margins, the left example shaved at lower left, tied by light "POSTA LETTERE REGGIO" 'stemma sabaudo' handstamp in blue, "REGGIO 12 DIC 59" despatch cds in the same shade alongside, on entire letter directed to Ancona, reverse with PERUGIA transit cds (Dec 15). A most attractive cover with a pristine handwriting and the two-shade 'gemelli' Governo Provvisorio franking of same denomination, correctly paying the 40 centesimi rate to the Papal States. Signed Raffaele Diena & Jamet; certs. Gazzi (1973), Sorani (1989), E. Diena (1993) Sassone = € 9'450.rnProvenance: STOCKHOLMIA rarity sale, Köhler 369 (June 2019), lot 58. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-29-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 309
Lot No:7042
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Modena: 1852: 5 c. green, generously margined example, tied to 1857 entire from Sasuolo to Miranduola by two strikes of a double framed blue PD, a SASUOLO ornamental mark in blue ink balances the fine appearance of the cover. Modena transit (Oct 28) also struck on obverse. A most appealing single franking of this stamp, beautifully contrasting with the envelope and cancellation. A filing crease is well clear of the franking. Signed Giulio Bolaffi (1961). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Sale No: 309
Lot No:7043
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1852: 5 c. green, exceptionally margined example, tied to 1857 entire from Modena to Nonantola by barred mute lozenge in black with Modena datestamp in blue ink (Oct 28) alongside. Two indistinct further marks are on the reverse of a fine cover. Signed and cerificate Vaccari (1990). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sold For 180
Sale No: 309
Lot No:7044
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1852: 5 c. green, horizontal pair, and 10 c.rose and 40 c. dark blue, full to generously margined examples, forming a delightful and vibrant three colour franking, tied to 1855 entire from Reggio to Samaden, Switzerland by mute barred handstamp. Reggio despatch (June 18) also on obverse with red straight line FRANCA. Rare and attractive cover. Signed and certificate Sorani (1999) Sassone = € 13'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
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Closed..Nov-30-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 309
Lot No:7045
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1852: 5 c. green, a used horizontal pair with single 15c. yellow, full to generously margined examples, tied to cover from Reggio to Brescia tied by mute barred handstamp. Reggio cds (May 28) on obverse and Brescia single circle arrival on reverse. Signed and certificate Bottachi (2008). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Closed..Nov-30-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 309
Lot No:7545
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1852: Eagle with Crown, 10 cts. black on rose and two single 40 cts. black on blue, used on cover, from CARRARA (Modena, Italy) to BARCELONA (Spain), via SARDINIA, tied by continuous bars cancel in black, with CARRARA datestamp alongside (5 July 1855), a two line 'VIA DI/SARZANA' in black, 'P.P' mark also in black, charge mark applied in Spain '4R' in blue, on reverse transits for Genoa and Sarzana both in black (6 July 1855), Nizza Maritta datestamp in black (8 July 1855) and Barcelona arrival in blue (12 July 1855), extremely rare cover, just three covers known with Modena stamps to Spain. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Sale No: 309
Sale No: 309
Sale No: 309
Sale No: 309
Sale No: 309
Sale No: 309