Parma, 1852, 10c black on white, left margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, full sheet margin with large margins around, strong color and impression, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice multiple in scarce never hinged condition; with 2012 H. Avi certificate. Scott Nos. 2. Sassone Nos. 2  €2,000 ($2,760). $0 (Image)

Parma, 1852, 5c black on yellow, corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, large margins with full bottom left sheet margin, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine; with 2012 H. Avi certificate. Scott Nos. 1. Sassone Nos. 1  €2,000 ($2,760). $0 (Image)

Parma, 1859 Provisional Govt. 5c blue green, o.g., large margins all around, rich color and crisp impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of this scarce shade variety; with 1993 Sorani certificate, signed A. Diena. Scott Nos. 12a $3,000. Sassone Nos. 12  €5,500 ($7,590). $0 (Image)

Parma, 1859 Provisional Govt. 80c olive yellow, without gum, ample to large margins, strong color, Very Fine and rare; signed Brun, with 2002 Sismondo certificate. Scott Nos. 16 $2,650. Sassone Nos. 18  €4,500 ($6,210). $0 (Image)