Sassone #8c, 1858 5gr Pale rose, Plate I, a nice shade variety of this scarce mint value, clear to large margins with three full dividing lines, original gum, h.r., slight natural gum crease not mentioned on current certificates, otherwise very fine; 2015 Colla and Ferrario certificates; Sassone €8,000. (Image)

Est. $500-750

Sassone #16, 1860 ½t Blue, a magnificent unused example without gum, incredibly fresh displaying a deep shade, clear to predominantly large margins, a very fine example of this very rare and desirable unused value; 1957 A. Diena, 1989 Enzo Diena and 2010 Colla certificates; Sassone €38,500; Scott #9, $16,500. (Image)

Est. $4,000-5,000

Sassone #16, 1860 ½t Blue, intense shade, mainly extraordinary margins showing the dividing lines of the clichés on three sides, tied to piece by framed "Annullato" handstamp, exceedingly attractive and fine; 1963 A. Diena and 1993 Enzo Diena certificates, signed G. and A. Bolaffi; Sassone €7.500; Scott #9, $3,500+. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500