Papal/Roman States, 1852, ½b black on dull violet, two vertical pairs, in combination with 1852, 2b black on greenish white, vertical pair on 1865 folded lettersheet to Caiazzo, all tied by diamond grid handstamps, matching "Viterbo, 6 Dec 65" cds alongside and governor cachet handstamp on front and reverse; town in address panel with manuscript obliteration, Very Fine. Scott No. 1+2  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Papal/Roman States, 1868, 2c black on green, "2" almost completely omitted, position 84, right stamp on piece with normal single, tied by light diamond bar grid, Very Fine, the stereotype underwent progressive damage and stamps from it are known in various states with the final state the numeral is completely missing (Scott 19b, cat $19,000); with 1991 E. Diena certificate. Sassone No. 22 var. Scott No. 19 var.  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Papal/Roman States, Collection, 1852-1868, over 800 mostly used stamps, some mint, with a few covers, shades, array of cancels with mostly diamond grid, some ring town cancels, proofs, reprints, papers, varieties "no period"; few pairs, some pairs, etc., forgeries identified, `high values abound, huge catalog value, in need of evaluation by the specialist, please inspect. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. $0

Papal/Roman States, Collection, 1852-68, arranged on quadrille pages in album with modest to moderate duplication throughout; 1852 issues with ½b with various paper shades mostly used, 1b with a variety of cancels, similar mid-values, 50b including three used dull blue single and one deep blue (worn impression), 1sc used (flaws with cert., Sc. 11, cat. $3,600), scarce 5b & 8b postal forgeries, section of on cover usages include 6b+8b pair on cover to England and second similar usage, 1867-68 issues in similar fashion including section of covers, cover fronts and on piece items; condition varied. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0